Time and time again – when I manage to stay away from the surf – it strikes me how diverse Cornwall is. In its sheer natural beauty this part of the earth is beyond doubt a special place. Adorable and untamed.

Especially on days like these, when gale force winds make the sea look angry, trees go dancing and South West Coast Path enthusiasts like my girlfriend and I seek only those routes of the trail sheltered from the wind.

Whoever is braving it these days is in for one amazing hiking experience. Here’s what it looked like around Helford Passage…