Fern explores the part of the county she first fell head over heels for as a child: the south. Fern's love affair with Cornwall began with sand-between-the-toes adventures on childhood holidays in Looe. It's there she starts her journey, re-creating some of her happiest childhood memories to get to the bottom of what she found so intoxicating.
Fern explores the part of the county she now calls home: the north. Fern fell in love with the north coast in the early 2000s when she bought a static caravan overlooking the sea to introduce her kids to the county that had captivated her as a child.
Fern delves into the historic regions of Cornwall known as "hundreds", beginning her odyssey at Halton Quay on the banks of the River Tamar, at a spot where she believes she once saw a family of "piskeys" - mischievous creatures of ancient folklore. She then travels across Bodmin Moor, visits Tintagel Castle and takes in the sights and sounds of the historic 'Obby 'Oss celebrations.
The presenter explores ancient regions with big histories - West Wivelshire and Powdershire, which lie between the rivers of the Fowey and the Fal. Fern's first stop takes her to the historic Boconnoc Estate, before heading to Fowey to learn more about much-loved author Daphne du Maurier.
The last leg of the presenter's road trip takes her to an industrious corner of Cornwall, the ancient Hundreds of Kerrier and Penwith. Fern discovers one of the best preserved ancient farming villages in the South West, which are among the oldest structures on the planet. Later, she visits the Lizard Peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty that as well as its unique landscape boasts a number of gems, including Cornish sea salt, Hevva Cake and Huer Huts. Finally, she meets some of the team from the RNLI at Lizard Point, the southernmost tip of mainland Britain.
