We were staying at a wonderful small hotel in Penzance called Chapel House. In the bedrooms they have a copy of the Friendly Guides for the far west side of Cornwall ... we took the recommendation of a magnificent circular walk from Zennor over country fields returning along a breathtaking coastal route. When friends managed to secure a last minute booking in the Lizard I immediately thought of ordering a copy of the Friendly Guides and their pocket book guides for that area. The service was both extremely efficient and honest ... unprompted they reimbursed me for the postal costs covering both orders ... I highly recommend their products and their efficient and honest service ... Thank You
Great map , if you are looking for information, need to do a bit of orientation, want a geographical overview of the isles then this map is ideal , highly recommended.
This is a far superior map to the OS one for the Scilly Isles. Shows every path and lane and all the various cafes, pubs, places of interest etc. OK, no contour lines, but all you need to know is its hilly!
Initially purchased the Lands End guide book and was so impressed, immediately purchased the Lizard and Falmouth & Roseland guide books. Excellent layout, history, information and walks. Had also purchased other guidebooks but these were far the best.
Very useful, well-presented, and with a variety of good walking routes
great little pocket size map
Lovely map which we purchased for a forthcoming trip. Have been before but without a map and now we know what we missed and where we want to go this time.
Great map , if you are looking for information, need to do a bit of orientation, want a geographical overview of the isles then this map is ideal , highly recommended.
These Friendly Guides are just that, friendly helpful and local, like a good friend. So impressed with this guide and the in-depth inside track information that I’ve bought another for the Lizard Peninsula. Can thoroughly recommend.
A very detailed map that will be ideal for our holiday to find everything we want to see. Fantastic.
Very helpful guide and I couldn't believe how quickly it came. Thankyou!
I'm a lover of Cornwall and my family and I spend a bit of time there each summer. We always refer to a Friendly Guide for where to go and what to do. For anyone looking to get a local's point of view on this fantastic region you can't do better that this.
This is an extremely useful and accurate guide to the area for locals and visitors alike.
Written by Falmouth born Neil Reid, this is an updated (2019) edition of a guide first published in 1995. It includes photos and maps of Falmouth, the Fal estuary and the Roseland, plus recommended walks (and, incidentally, sails around the area).
There are highlighted boxes suggesting places to visit, transport options and activities from castles to kayaks. But this isn’t just a guide book for holidaymakers, It also draws on local history and the Cornish language, outlining the influence of key figures, the role of the sea and the rivers as transport.
It’s an area I know well, but there were lots of “interesting facts” of which I was unaware: the derivation of some of the oddly named places, the use of local arsenic as a pesticide, the legends of St Mylor and St Ruan (although more sensitive readers might want to skip those references and concentrate on the rather more attractive description of St Kea’s life).
Reading this book, I didn’t expect to learn anything new. I was wrong. But, more than that, I was inspired to revisit places I’m already familiar.
Handy and useful for walks and getting around this part of Cornwall.
Easy map to follow and folds away perfectly into a pocket. Covered ours with clingfilm on wet days. Highly recommend map and Friendly Guides UK as a company. Excellent service and speedy delivery. Great value for money.
Easy map to follow and folds away perfectly into a pocket. Covered ours with clingfilm on wet days. Highly recommend map and Friendly Guides UK as a company. Excellent service and speedy delivery. Great value for money.
Easy map to follow and folds away perfectly into a pocket. Covered ours with clingfilm on wet days. Highly recommend map and Friendly Guides UK as a company. Excellent service and speedy delivery. Great value for money.
Great simple maps that were perfect to get around the Islands. Just a shame they do not do a waterproof version. Satisfied with the service from start to finish
I know Falmouth well having spent my childhood in Truro at the farthest end of the river from the "Fal mouth". The Fal, its inlets and its opening to the sea and Helford shape this whole area in a way that road based guides cannot show. Organising the guide around the river Fal ( the second largest tidal "ria" in the world after Sydney harbour) has brought me new insights, guidance and knowledge to colour in all that I had accumulated in the previous 70 years. So I have bought several more for friends who have come down to visit Cornwall and they have loved in. In addition to guidance it reveals a love and affection for the area brought from time and familiarity. Thank you.
Perfect for an overview of the Islands and good for planning my next holiday.
Great guide book, was very useful for a week on the Lizard Peninsula.
I'd thoroughly recommend this book, lots of lovely tips and information to help you explore the area. Lots of photos too that help put it all in context. Definitely worth the money.
Excellent. Really useful information. Clear maps. Bought this after buying the one about The Lizard which was also excellent. Hopefully more areas to follow!