Cornwall with Matt Wilkinson
Cornwall with Matt Wilkinson
Cornwall stands as England's Wild West, where land meets sea and beauty roams wild. Based in London but growing up in Cornwall, Matt Wilkinson presents a daily show on Apple Music’s radio station, Beats 1. During lockdown, he’s reconnected with the county while staying with family in his hometown of Falmouth, and here he picks out some of the best places to check out in England’s most south-westerly point.
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The Ship Inn, Porthleven
Mount Pleasant RoadHelstonTR13 9JSUnited Kingdom
+44 1326 564204
“I always go to this old-school pub whenever I’m back - it’s like a classic, trinket-filled, Aladdin’s cave of a place. Amazing views too, as it’s just metres from one of the most epic harbours on the planet. Go when it’s stormy!”
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Wesup, Falmouth
FalmouthTR11 4PAUnited Kingdom
+44 1326 311830
“The paddleboarding club at my local beach, Gyllyngvase. Absolutely anyone can paddleboard - here you can take lessons or just head out on your own.”
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7th Rise, Penperth Farm
TruroTR2 5JHUnited Kingdom
+44 7988 168457
“Whether it’s foraging, game butchery, bush-crafting or canoeing, this camping and glamping activity spot - with a central hub for socialising - is remote and beautiful.”
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Sennen Cove
PenzanceTR19 7DGUnited Kingdom
“The most westerly surf spot in the country, and one of the most breath-taking beaches on the planet, in my opinion. Great for walks, too.”
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Finisterre HQ, St Agnes
Wheal Kitty Workshops ParklandsSaint AgnesTR5 0RDUnited Kingdom
+44 1872 554481
“Finisterre have really taken beachwear to the next level. Their surf clothes are tailor-made for the cold climate, and their streetwear is great too.”
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