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It’s often referred to as Cornwall’s forgotten corner, but the Rame Peninsula deserves to be shouted about (just not too loudly). CHRISSY HARRIS finds out more
They fly nicely below the radar here in south-eastern Cornwall. This quiet section of an otherwise very popular holiday county enjoys a rather special location, often bypassed by tourists in search of the bright lights of Newquay or St Ives or Padstow etc.
On down the A30 or A38 they go, missing an opportunity to enjoy a beautiful stretch of sandy and pebbly beaches, tidal creeks, rolling fields and country parks, collectively known as the Rame Peninsula.
This unspoilt area is Cornish through and through and yet just across the water from Devon, making it an attractive destination for those who play fast and loose with their cream tea etiquette.
“It’s just so beautiful,” says Dave Hardy from Plymouth Boat Trips, the firm that connects Devon to Rame through the Cawsand and Cremyll ferry services. “It’s my go-to place to be, even when I’ve got a day off. In just half an hour, you’re transported to this incredible destination and this whole different way of life. It’s unmistakeably Cornwall but a real hidden gem. That definitely works in its favour.” Don’t be fooled by the peace and quiet, however. There is loads going on here, so much, in fact, the locals are petitioning the council to set up more noticeboards to showcase the events taking place throughout the year.
