Cornwall Pictures: 19 Photos That’ll Make You Want to Visit Cornwall
From stunning St Ives to Bedruthan Steps, these pictures of Cornwall show why this is the most beautiful place to visit in England! I love Cornwall, and every time I visit Cornwall I love it a little bit more. Hopefully these Cornwall pictures will show you why I love the place so much. I really want you to be inspired to come here and experience some of these places for yourself. When it comes to British summer holiday destinations, you really can’t beat the south west of England. Cornwall always takes my number one spot though.
The Rugged Beauty of the Cornish Coastline
The coastal landscape around Cornwall is one of the highlights of the British Isles matched only by the beaches of Pembrokeshire and the Scottish Highlands. The beaches in Cornwall are some of the best I have visited and are often being situated between towering sea cliffs along the rugged coastline. Unlike other areas, Cornwall actually has beaches – proper beaches with sand and not stones. Not only that, there are loads of gorgeous beaches to play on, they’re everywhere in Cornwall.
Iconic Locations and Villages
St Ives and Port Isaac
St Ives is one of those places that seems straight out of an old fashioned English novel. I thought St Ives was one of the cutest places in the UK. The view of the beach at St Ives is one of the most popular places to visit in Cornwall. However, I found Port Isaac equally impressive on my most recent trip to Cornwall. Port Isaac is a tiny little fishing village somehow carved into the coast of Cornwall. Despite the fact that you can walk around the place in about five minutes, Port Isaac has a huge reputation with so much going for it. Port Isaac is a bit of a foodie destination with the Michelin-starred Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, and his other restaurant Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen is amazing too. And of course its got one of the most gorgeous views in Cornwall.
Bedruthan Steps
Another place that completely blew me away on my most recent trip to Cornwall were the Bedruthan Steps. When I was researching up some images of Cornwall I just knew I had to come here. Nothing could prepare me for seeing Bedruthan Steps for the first time. They almost look like the 12 Apostles in Australia, but you know, only British. The Bedruthan Steps is a small stretch of coastline in Cornwall with jagged cliffs jutting out of the sea. It is very raw and rugged and you can just imagine pirates using this place as a smugglers cove. The beach here is stunning too, though make sure you check when low-tide is otherwise you’ll only be able to see if from the cliffs above.
Landscape Photography Highlights
This photography gallery features 12 highlights from my Cornwall photography collection, taken on my frequent trips to the South West of the UK. The path along the cliff at Lands End provides numerous opportunities for coastal photography looking out over the picturesque Atlantic ocean. I have been incredibly lucky with the weather conditions on a number of occasions in Cornwall which has enabled me to capture the rugged coastline in the best available light. Below is a summary of the featured photography locations and their characteristics:
| Location | Highlight Features |
|---|---|
| St Ives | Cute, old-fashioned fishing village vibe with popular sandy beaches. |
| Port Isaac | Tiny fishing village, Michelin-starred foodie destination, and gorgeous views. |
| Bedruthan Steps | Raw and rugged coastline with jagged cliffs and a stunning beach. |
| Perranporth Beach | Ideal for strolling along the length of the beach and photography. |
| Lands End | Coastal path photography looking out over the Atlantic ocean. |
Capturing the Scenic Landscape
I have over a period of time built up a collection of images which I feel show off the scenic Cornwall landscape at its very best. Strolling along the length of Perranporth Beach, I just love taking photos of Cornish beaches. Even the Eden Project has something about it. From the view overlooking Watergate Bay to the protruding rocks just around the corner of Crantock Beach, these locations are magical. I have walked many parts of the South West Coastal Path and images from this long distance pathway show the coast at its most beautiful. To me, this is what British summer holidays are all about!