Towns on Grumpybadger's Webby

St Ives

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The final day of the holiday saw a last minute change of plan - a trip to St. Ives instead of a more local walk.

We wanted to have a second look at a particular gallery - the Donald MacLeod Maritime Art gallery, having visited it a number of years ago.

The Great Western Railway is extremely scenic in this part of the world, albeit a little slow travelling a maximum of around 60mph, over all the old bridges, viaducts and through the cuttings. It must have been a lot of effort to construct all those years ago.

Falmouth

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The start of the week was marked by a day trip on the ferry between St Mawes and Falmouth. The weather was not fully cooperating with light drizzle and dark grey skies.

We arrived and parked up just in time to catch the boat, clambering down the wet dock steps to climb aboard and find a seat out of the inclement weather.

Cotehele

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The week is flying by - day 4 already. A trip to another National Trust site - Cotehele, a house from the Tudor ages. On the day of visiting, much to Mother’s delight there was a ‘pick apples from the tree’ event on.

Looe

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Day 3 of the adventure in Cornwall - a short bus ride to the coastal town of Looe.

A statue of a previous inhabitant of the town, Nelson the Seal.

A boat trip returning to the jetty after a run out to sea.

The ever present Seagulls, watching for any tourist who drops their guard on their pasty or ice cream - I know too well from first hand experience on a previous trip!