Land Rover Monthly

5 REASONS FOR A ROAD TRIP TO OCRNWALL

WHY is it that we often believe the further we are from home, the better the adventure is? Is it the sense of accomplishment or the feeling that with each mile we’re pushing further into the unknown? The thrill of being that much further outside of our comfort zone? Or, could it be the desire for exploration that’s so deeply rooted in our human DNA? Whatever it is, it’s something that any Land Rover owner has probably daydreamed about at some point and time.

The last two years, however, have challenged this way of thinking and encouraged us to explore and embrace experiences that are closer to home. The possibilities abound for any outdoor enthusiast and there’s certainly no shortage of bucket list destinations here on British soil. That said, if you’re anything like us, creatures of habit to a certain degree, you may find yourself gravitating towards the places that you’re most familiar with. That’s where, I believe, the opportunity for true close-to-home adventure lies: it’s all about shaking up your regular routine and embracing something new. And so off to Cornwall we head, on the hunt for remote beaches, coastal roads and secluded wild camping.

1 Wild camping

It’s Thursday and we can taste the weekend. We pack up our Defender and hit the road south with a loose plan and a vehicle full of excitement. As we cruise down the M5, I hunt down camping

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