Summer Vacation, Day 11: Heligan

July 21, 2026 · 2 min read · 2 visits

We transferred from Whitsand Bay to the campsite next to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. But only after we had an obscenely large all-vegan breakfast at the Cliff Top Cafe: English breakfast, banana milkshakes, baked potato, avocado and sausage sandwiches. If you ever get there to see the beach, this is a non-negotiable stop on the way down the cliffs. Driving, even the short distance to the new campsite, was difficult being stuffed with all the nice food. Once we arrived and set up everything, we explored the area and stopped by the Lobbs Farm Shop next to the gardens. The latter we are saving for tomorrow.

The California's pop-up roof behind the green awning tent

Chalkboard listing fresh produce prices at Lobbs Farm Shop — Not so local products.

Robin standing on a gravel path — A robin at the entrance to the gardens.

Pied wagtail striding across a lawn — A wagtail next to our pitch.

Nadine in a green dress aiming a long telephoto lens — Nadine trying to photograph a greenfinch (Not staged).

Male pheasant in tall grass — Nadine heard, located and took a photo of a male pheasant.

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