Archive for March, 2008

Strada - 75 Low Petergate, York

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Of all the restaurants tucked down the narrow streets in York, Strada located on Low Petergate has to be one of my favourites. Offering a wide range of traditional Italian dishes in a modern contemporary restaurant, Strada sets the standard for all other Italian restaurants to follow.
Strada is a nationwide chain of Italian restaurants with [...]

The Borough Arms - Bodmin, North Cornwall

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

One of the most popular stop-offs on the Cornish Camel Trail is The Borough Arms on the outskirts of Bodmin, which is situated on one of the old railway cuttings above the Camel Trail. Outside the Borough Arms there are some tables if you want to sit outside, as well as some bike rests, to [...]

Cycling around Padstow

Monday, March 24th, 2008

One of the most popular activities when visiting Padstow is to hire bicycles and cycle along the Camel Trail to either Wadebridge, Bodmin or Wenfordbridge. There are a couple of bike hire places in Padstow, both located on South Quay, near the car park adjacent to Rick Stein’s delicatessen, sea food school and fish and [...]

The Camel Trail, North Cornwall

Monday, March 24th, 2008

The Camel Trail is a popular cycle route (18 miles in total) which follows the disused railway line along the Camel Estuary from Padstow to Wadebridge, Bodmin and Wenfordbridge. It is mostly traffic-free so ideal for cyclists of all ages and abilities. The Camel Trail is shared with walkers and horse-riders so care should be [...]

The Cornish Arms - St. Merryn, North Cornwall

Monday, March 24th, 2008

About 3 miles inland from the North Cornish coastline lies the small village of St Merryn, which has several pubs doing very good trade with holiday makers staying at popular seaside resorts such as Treyarnon Bay.
The Cornish Arms is a managed tied house currently under the ownership of the Cornish brewer, St Austell Ales. It [...]