Choose a holiday in Liskeard and you’ll find yourself in the heart of a proper Cornish country town, yet just a stone’s throw from the unspoilt beaches and fishing villages of the Rame Peninsula, and the bustling harbour towns of Looe and Polperro.
The historic former county town of Liskeard lies on the fringes of Bodmin Moor and is surrounded by wooded valleys and heather-bound foothills. Its pretty flagstone streets are lined by impressive civic buildings and former merchant’s houses, a reminder of the tin-mining boom of the 19th Century. The town has also won awards for its floral displays - the high-street adorned by cascading hanging baskets during the summer months.
When you book a holiday in Liskeard you’ll find yourselves encompassed by some of Cornwall’s most popular sights and attractions. The Eden Project’s incredible biomes, the splendid wooded acres of Lanhydrock, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the sparkling shores and sweeping headlands of the Lizard Peninsula are all within easy driving distance.
You’ll also be spoilt for choice when it comes to tracks, trails and walking routes, with many of the region’s most popular footways and cycle paths waiting to be explored - The Cornish Saints’ Way and The Camel Trail two of the county’s favourites. The ancient uplands of Bodmin Moor, with its lofty tors and far-reaching views, provides an array of beauty spots for you to enjoy, from the spectacular Golitha Falls to the prehistoric Hurlers Stone Circles – there’s mystery and adventure at every waymark!
A self-catering holiday in Liskeard affords you the freedom to come and go as you please, taking full of advantage of the local farmers’ markets and the town’s bustling high-street, filled with everything from fishmongers to bakeries. You can also take your pick from a long list of cosy pubs, both in the town and tucked away in the surrounding countryside.
Take a scenic day trip to the coast courtesy of the Looe Valley Branch Line which runs from Liskeard to the charming seaside town of Looe, following the banks of the East Looe River. Here you’ll find the southern shores of the Polperro Heritage Coast, scattered with sandy coves, traditional fishing villages and nature reserves, which make beautiful interludes as you walk along the South West Coast Path. One of our favourite places to visit during a stay in south east Cornwall, yet often overlooked, is the Rame Peninsula. Visit the twin fishing villages of Cawsand and Kingsand for traditional seaside charm, Rame Head for spectacular views and Whitsand Bay, a vast and wild sandy beach that is definitely one of Cornwall’s hidden gems - you won’t regret it.
A holiday in Liskeard is the ideal base for all those seeking to explore enchanting Bodmin Moor and the sheltered bays of South Cornwall.
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