Visitors to the UK have long admired the picturesque scenes and rugged coastline of Cornwall, and the popular BBC series Poldark has only increased our appreciation of the English county. To celebrate the end of the TV epic, here’s a look at Poldark’s Cornwall and the real-life locations you can explore.

The Grade II-listed harbour of Charlestown is a filming favourite, with its famous collection of old shops being used in movie and TV projects the world over, including Alice in Wonderland, Dr Who and, of course, Poldark.

Just outside St Austell, on the south coast of Cornwall, there’s plenty to do: gaze at the picturesque quays and harbour buildings, eat at the many bars and restaurants in the area, browse the gift shops and enjoy wonderful views over St Austell Bay.

The first series of Poldark saw the leading man taking a dip in the cool, clear waters of Porthgwarra, and you can’t blame him: the tunnel cut through the rock makes the peaceful place the perfect spot for a swim.

Having once been a thriving fishing cove, Porthgwarra is now a picturesque place to relax, with birds, flowers and a secluded beach to flop onto. There’s also the Porthgwarra Cove Cafe to enjoy, and Poldark super fans will be glad to know it was a regular refuelling spot for both cast and crew during filming.

Poldark enthusiasts will no doubt recognise Porthcurno as the beautiful Nampara Cove in the series. 

The cast of Poldark spend a great deal of time on horseback, with Bodmin Moor one of the most popular horse riding spots on the series.

But if you don't have your own horse to hand, you can still enjoy the rugged moor: brave Bodmin Moor’s challenging 5.2-mile circular walk to Rough Tor and Brown Willy, the two highest peaks in Cornwall. It won’t be easy, but you’ll have wonderful views of both the north and south coasts.

Many of the dramatic cliff scenes filmed in Poldark took place in Padstow, thanks to its spectacular views and rugged coastline.

An important part of Cornwall’s mining history, and part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, west Cornwall’s mines at Botallack play an important role in Poldark.

Levant Mine doubles for Poldark’s fictional Tressiders Rolling Mill. Visitors to the real-life mine can interact with living mining history by watching the 1840s beam engine worked by steam, join a guided tour to learn about the site’s history, and listen to the fascinating tales of Edwardian miners.

Perranporth is also home to the memorial bench of author Winston Graham, who wrote the original Poldark novels.

The picturesque sandy cove of Gunwalloe, which is overlooked by the church of St Winwaloe, might look familiar to Poldark fans as the location of the night-time shipwrecking scenes in series one.

The beach may look familiar to Poldark fans, as it was used for scenes of Nampara.

One of Cornwall’s most famous beaches, Kynance Cove’s pretty white sands, glistening waters and dramatic rock towers make it a gorgeous location for Poldark.

The enormous beach of Holywell Bay, complete with golden sands and wide open bays, acts as a backdrop to many Poldark scenes, including the horse races between Dwight and Caroline.

If you're keen to tour all of Cornwall's Poldark locations, Visit Cornwall have created a new Poldark experience app, which has essential travel tips, public transport information and this handy map of all the areas featured in the TV series.