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An archived Down The Cove article about the much-photographed net loft at Mullion Cove and its coastal history.
Cornwall Then and Now Some past and present images of Cornwall's coastline - we are adding to these images all the time so please call back regularly! Click on an image to enlar...
A Down The Cove archive piece about gulls, seaside towns, food waste, and changing coastal habits.
Boat Trips A great way to enjoy some of Cornwall's 300 miles of coastline is by boat. There are two main types of boat trip available, fishing trips and trips to spot wildlife....
The RNLI in Cornwall Different Classes of RNLI Lifeboats in Cornwall D Class Lifeboat The D class inshore lifeboat has been the workhorse of the RNLI for over 50 years. First in...
Fishing Adventures and Tuition All sea fishing adventures and tuition have safety measures in place for Covid 19 If you have purchased one of our sea fishing starter kits and ar...
Saint Piran St Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall and the patron saint of tin miners. Legend It is said that in the 6th century in Ireland, the King became suspicious of the...
A festive seafood article from the Down The Cove archive, making the case for adding fish to Christmas food traditions.
A Down The Cove seafood note on freshness, supermarket fish, and why local coastal supply matters.
Stay safe around the Cornish Coast Cornwall's coastline is stunning and should be enjoyed but please stay safe by being aware of potential dangers such as tides, currents, waves...
Annual Cornish Festivals & Regattas - 2025 A guide to some of the festivals and regattas taking place in and around Cornwall in 2025 These are some of the annual festivities tha...
Cornish Sea Shanties Singing is a popular pastime in Cornwall both in bands and in less formal pub surroundings. Singing in Cornish pubs is often a spontaneous event and enjoyed...
Fun Stuff The coastline is a great place to have fun and our plan is to provide lots of ideas and information to help you enjoy the seashore. You will see this section grow in t...
Kids Fun Page Caring for Crabs When you go crabbing and catch some crabs please look after them. Always remember:- Keep them in seawater - never use freshwater Change the water...
Seafood Facts Some interesting and fun facts to throw into the conversation .... How to tell the sex of a Crab The underside of the male crab has a V shaped marking while the fe...
The Cornish Language Cornish is a Celtic language closely related to Breton and Welsh. In 2002 it was recognised as a living language under the European Charter for Regional and...
Traditions & History Cornwall is rich in both history and traditions. We have a small taster in this section of our website and have plans to introduce some more in due course....
