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Cornwall Geography Explained
A plain-language overview of Cornwall's shape: its peninsula position, granite uplands, two contrasting coasts, short rivers and the districts that make up the county.
Places and Visiting
Towns and Geography
The shape of Cornwall, its rivers, peninsulas and main towns explained in general terms.
Lands End and the Far West
A look at Land's End and the Penwith peninsula: granite cliffs, ancient stones, mining remains and why the far west stands as a symbol of Cornwall's edge.
Market Towns of Cornwall Explained
What market towns did for Cornwall's farming and mining communities: trading, charters, stannary business, fairs and the role these towns still play today.
Rivers and Estuaries of Cornwall
How drowned river valleys and tidal creeks formed on Cornwall's south coast, which rivers shaped the county, and how to enjoy estuaries safely.
The Fal Estuary and Its Deep Harbor
An introduction to the Fal estuary and Carrick Roads, the large natural harbor on Cornwall's south coast, and its general role in trade, defense and history.
The Isles of Scilly in Relation to Cornwall
How the Isles of Scilly relate to Cornwall: their location, separate local administration, shared granite geology, maritime history and distinct island character.
The Lizard Peninsula in General Terms
A general guide to the Lizard, the southernmost part of mainland Britain: its unusual geology, heathland, coves, fishing villages and quiet character.
The Tamar and the Border with Devon
How the River Tamar forms most of Cornwall's boundary with Devon, its course and bridges, its mining valley, and why the crossing matters to Cornish identity.
Truro and the Idea of a Cathedral City
Why Truro is the only city in Cornwall: how a cathedral and a bishopric create city status, and how Truro works as an administrative and market hub.
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