Category Archives: Rambling

A Place Called Filorey Between Newquay and Mawgan

Posted on 11, July 2013 by newquayt

This post is to help those readers of an old book that refers to Filorey between Newquay and Mawgan. If you’re looking to find where this is, then I’ve found the answer for you. The book in question is John Murray’s 1852 book entitled A Handbook for Travellers in Devon and Cornwall.  The line says: “beneath a range of romantic cliffs, which are particularly fine at a place called Filorey between Newquay and Mawgan” and the question one asks is “where is Filorey?” Continue reading →

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What to Do in Newquay Harbour

Posted on 9, July 2013 by newquayt

When you arrive at Newquay Harbour, you might at first think “nice harbour” and stand for 10-15 minutes enjoying the glorious views out to sea and across to Watergate Bay. But if you take time to really look around and … Continue reading →

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Foraging for Mussels in Newquay

Posted on 5, July 2013 by newquayt

Newquay, Cornwall’s a great place to go foraging for mussels. You can cook the mussels on the beach, or take them home to cook later. You shouldn’t collect mussels from May to August as this is their breeding season. Continue reading →

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Exploring Trenance Gardens, Newquay

Posted on 3, July 2013 by newquayt

Exploring Treanance Gardens, Newquay, can keep you absorbed for hours as there’s more things to discover, explore and enjoy than you might think. Continue reading →

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