Our top tips and favourite places
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful National Trust estate just 5 minute drive away from our property. The grounds are filled with huge old oak trees and walking along the coastal path you will find yourself at Roundwood Quay, site of an iron age fort and old quayside overlooked by gnarly old oaks and beautiful beech trees. The National Trust maintain the Trelissick House gardens, a great shop, an art gallery and a lovely restaurant/cafe.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick
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National Trust - Jardín Trelissick
This is a beautiful National Trust estate just 5 minute drive away from our property. The grounds are filled with huge old oak trees and walking along the coastal path you will find yourself at Roundwood Quay, site of an iron age fort and old quayside overlooked by gnarly old oaks and beautiful beech trees. The National Trust maintain the Trelissick House gardens, a great shop, an art gallery and a lovely restaurant/cafe.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick
Hop across the river to access the Roseland peninsula. Ferries run all day, every 20 minutes. Just 5 minutes to get across the water.
https://www.falriver.co.uk/ferries/king-harry-ferry
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Ferry King Harry
2 Ferry CottagesHop across the river to access the Roseland peninsula. Ferries run all day, every 20 minutes. Just 5 minutes to get across the water.
https://www.falriver.co.uk/ferries/king-harry-ferry
Lovely old fishing town (with a rather hip reputation) which looks out over Falmouth and out to sea. Lots of great eateries, art, coastpath walks and coves nearby. Nice place for a wander.
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St Mawes
Lovely old fishing town (with a rather hip reputation) which looks out over Falmouth and out to sea. Lots of great eateries, art, coastpath walks and coves nearby. Nice place for a wander.
Historic docks near St Austell. Beautiful.
https://www.facebook.com/charlestownharbour/
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Charlestown
Historic docks near St Austell. Beautiful.
https://www.facebook.com/charlestownharbour/
Tate Gallery right on the beach in St Ives.
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on
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Tate St. Ives
Tate Gallery right on the beach in St Ives.
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on
Lovely National Trust gardens and walks on the Helford River. Plenty of little beaches can be reached from here too.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glendurgan-garden
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Jardín Glendurgan
Lovely National Trust gardens and walks on the Helford River. Plenty of little beaches can be reached from here too.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glendurgan-garden
Falmouth Maritime Museum is right on the waterfront in Falmouth - good option for a rainy day, and you'll have lots to see strolling around the town afterwards. The Monsters of the Deep exhibition is running until 2022.
https://nmmc.co.uk/category/whats-on/
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Museo Marítimo Nacional de Cornualles
Discovery QuayFalmouth Maritime Museum is right on the waterfront in Falmouth - good option for a rainy day, and you'll have lots to see strolling around the town afterwards. The Monsters of the Deep exhibition is running until 2022.
https://nmmc.co.uk/category/whats-on/
Magical gardens that were nearly lost in an overgrown country estate.
https://www.heligan.com/
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Los Jardines Perdidos de Heligan
B3273Magical gardens that were nearly lost in an overgrown country estate.
https://www.heligan.com/
St Feock and Pill Creek Regatta, 5th June. A village regatta which has been running since 1800, one of 7 on the Fal River. You can enter or just go along to watch - marquee with refreshments, working boats and prizes galore.
https://www.loebeachregatta.com/about
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Loe Beach
St Feock and Pill Creek Regatta, 5th June. A village regatta which has been running since 1800, one of 7 on the Fal River. You can enter or just go along to watch - marquee with refreshments, working boats and prizes galore.
https://www.loebeachregatta.com/about
Food scene
Great waterfront pub, dating back to the 13th century. Recommended by the Good Pub Guide. Recommend you pre-book if you want to guarantee eating there - a popular pub for the sailors as you can arrive by boat and car.
https://www.pandorainn.com/
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Pandora Inn
Restronguet HillGreat waterfront pub, dating back to the 13th century. Recommended by the Good Pub Guide. Recommend you pre-book if you want to guarantee eating there - a popular pub for the sailors as you can arrive by boat and car.
https://www.pandorainn.com/
Lovely village pub just a mile away, recommended by the Good Pub Guide. A safe, easy walk home from here, even in the dark!
https://www.theoldquayinn.co.uk/
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The Old Quay Inn
32-33 St John's TerraceLovely village pub just a mile away, recommended by the Good Pub Guide. A safe, easy walk home from here, even in the dark!
https://www.theoldquayinn.co.uk/
Buy your oysters from here, all locally dredged using traditional methods.
https://www.faloyster.co.uk/
Fal Oyster Ltd t/a Cornish Native Oysters
Buy your oysters from here, all locally dredged using traditional methods.
https://www.faloyster.co.uk/
Organic farm with a good shop on site.
https://www.cusgarneorganicfarm.co.uk/
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Cusgarne Organic Farm Shop
Organic farm with a good shop on site.
https://www.cusgarneorganicfarm.co.uk/
Great atmospheric pub built in the 15th century, lots of nooks and crannies so find a corner and get settled in for the evening. There's a big dining area at the back but you can often find a weathered old table to eat at near to the bar.
https://www.punchbowlcornwall.co.uk/
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The Punch Bowl & Ladle
Great atmospheric pub built in the 15th century, lots of nooks and crannies so find a corner and get settled in for the evening. There's a big dining area at the back but you can often find a weathered old table to eat at near to the bar.
https://www.punchbowlcornwall.co.uk/
Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland this is open as a cafe 11-4pm with a decent lunch menu, but don't miss out on their feast nights. Bring your own plates, cutlery and booze, they'll provide the grub. Right on the beach. Book feasts ahead.
https://www.hiddenhut.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/thehiddenhut
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The Hidden Hut
Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland this is open as a cafe 11-4pm with a decent lunch menu, but don't miss out on their feast nights. Bring your own plates, cutlery and booze, they'll provide the grub. Right on the beach. Book feasts ahead.
https://www.hiddenhut.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/thehiddenhut
A decent pub with plenty of space, just 3 miles away. Food deliveries since lockdown too!
http://www.norwayinn.co.uk/
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Norway Inn
A39A decent pub with plenty of space, just 3 miles away. Food deliveries since lockdown too!
http://www.norwayinn.co.uk/
Beach bar at Porthtowan with a cool vibe. Sunset views, great food, sit on the sand if you can't get a table.
http://www.blue-bar.co.uk/
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Blue Bar
Beach RoadBeach bar at Porthtowan with a cool vibe. Sunset views, great food, sit on the sand if you can't get a table.
http://www.blue-bar.co.uk/
Fishmonger in Penryn, just 15 mins drive away. Best quality fresh fish, a range of locally caught and imported.
https://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/directory/seabourne-fish.php
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Seabourne Fish
1 Commercial RdFishmonger in Penryn, just 15 mins drive away. Best quality fresh fish, a range of locally caught and imported.
https://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/directory/seabourne-fish.php
Crab and oyster bar - fantastic and quirky seafood restaurant in Falmouth. Oysters and crab are their speciality. Very popular so pre-book.
https://www.facebook.com/TheWheelhouseFal/
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The Wheelhouse
Upton SlipCrab and oyster bar - fantastic and quirky seafood restaurant in Falmouth. Oysters and crab are their speciality. Very popular so pre-book.
https://www.facebook.com/TheWheelhouseFal/
Great pub on the waterfront at Malpas, worth a visit if you're in the Truro area. Parking is limited but it's a nice walk if you end up further away.
http://www.heroninnmalpas.co.uk/
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Heron Inn
Trenhaile TerraceGreat pub on the waterfront at Malpas, worth a visit if you're in the Truro area. Parking is limited but it's a nice walk if you end up further away.
http://www.heroninnmalpas.co.uk/
Huge part open-air pub, right on the beach at Perranporth. Popular music venue too with Morcheeba, Seasick Steve, Scouting for Girls, Zion Train and Donovan Frankenreiter already booked, plus Tunes in the Dunes, Bands in the Sands and other rhyming mini-music festivals throughout the summer.
https://www.thewateringhole.co.uk/
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The Watering Hole
19 St Pirans RdHuge part open-air pub, right on the beach at Perranporth. Popular music venue too with Morcheeba, Seasick Steve, Scouting for Girls, Zion Train and Donovan Frankenreiter already booked, plus Tunes in the Dunes, Bands in the Sands and other rhyming mini-music festivals throughout the summer.
https://www.thewateringhole.co.uk/
Great pub right on the waterfront of the Helford River. Have
a drink beside the beach. Mawnan Smith is the closest village.
https://ferryboatcornwall.co.uk/
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Ferry Boat Inn
Great pub right on the waterfront of the Helford River. Have
a drink beside the beach. Mawnan Smith is the closest village.
https://ferryboatcornwall.co.uk/
Best seafood restaurant in Truro. Excellent.
https://www.hookedrestaurantandbar.co.uk/
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Hooked! Restaurant
Tabernacle StreetBest seafood restaurant in Truro. Excellent.
https://www.hookedrestaurantandbar.co.uk/
Cornwall's most successful vineyard, you can take a tour or just go along for a drink. Surprisingly good champagne!
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Camel Valley
Cornwall's most successful vineyard, you can take a tour or just go along for a drink. Surprisingly good champagne!
Lovely venue with huge barn which runs farm picnics, suppers and evening feasts. You'll be in excellent company and be served fantastic organic food but it books out very quickly so get ahead of the game and check their website for a spaces.
https://www.nancarrowfarm.co.uk/
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Nancarrow Farm
Lovely venue with huge barn which runs farm picnics, suppers and evening feasts. You'll be in excellent company and be served fantastic organic food but it books out very quickly so get ahead of the game and check their website for a spaces.
https://www.nancarrowfarm.co.uk/
Excellent farm shop and restaurant with pick your own fruit, orchards and farm animals to see. No fee to enter, a sweet place to visit and eat, particularly if you've been out towards Gwithian beach.
https://www.trevaskisfarm.co.uk/
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Trevaskis Farm Restaurant
Gwinear RoadExcellent farm shop and restaurant with pick your own fruit, orchards and farm animals to see. No fee to enter, a sweet place to visit and eat, particularly if you've been out towards Gwithian beach.
https://www.trevaskisfarm.co.uk/
Thai food available as a takeaway from Lily's Cafe in Truro, really tasty.
https://punkthai.co.uk/
Punk Thai
21 Pydar StreetThai food available as a takeaway from Lily's Cafe in Truro, really tasty.
https://punkthai.co.uk/
Cookery School and Food Experiences, just a short hop over on the King Harry Ferry. Cookery courses available but also a brilliant supper club and feast nights. You can even book your own private supper club where they'll come to your home to cook, or meet you on a beach of your choice!
https://www.philleighway.co.uk/
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Philleigh Way Cookery School
Cookery School and Food Experiences, just a short hop over on the King Harry Ferry. Cookery courses available but also a brilliant supper club and feast nights. You can even book your own private supper club where they'll come to your home to cook, or meet you on a beach of your choice!
https://www.philleighway.co.uk/
Chyreen Fruit Farm
Quenchwell RoadPYO fruits and farm shop, dead close.
http://chyreenfruitfarm.co.uk/
Foodie pub in Falmouth with great harbour views.
http://www.starandgarterfalmouth.co.uk/about
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The Star & Garter
52 High StFoodie pub in Falmouth with great harbour views.
http://www.starandgarterfalmouth.co.uk/about
Michelin guide restaurant within a boutique coastal hotel - a relaxed, unfussy vibe. Excellent.
https://www.driftwoodhotel.co.uk/
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Driftwood
South West Coast PathMichelin guide restaurant within a boutique coastal hotel - a relaxed, unfussy vibe. Excellent.
https://www.driftwoodhotel.co.uk/
Michelin guide restaurant in Truro. In a former pub, serving classic dishes.
https://www.tabbs.co.uk/
Tabbs Restaurant
85 Kenwyn StreetMichelin guide restaurant in Truro. In a former pub, serving classic dishes.
https://www.tabbs.co.uk/
Michelin guide recommends this restaurant, set in a St Mawes Hotel with fab sea views, refined dishes and relaxed atmosphere.
https://idlerocks.com/
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The Idle Rocks
Tredenham RoadMichelin guide recommends this restaurant, set in a St Mawes Hotel with fab sea views, refined dishes and relaxed atmosphere.
https://idlerocks.com/
Michelin guide restaurant on Swanpool Beach, near Falmouth. Terrace seating and great sea views.
https://www.hookedontherocksfalmouth.com/
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Hooked on the rocks
Swanpool RoadMichelin guide restaurant on Swanpool Beach, near Falmouth. Terrace seating and great sea views.
https://www.hookedontherocksfalmouth.com/
Harbourside seafood restaurant in St Mawes. Fish and chips and ice creams also available from take-away hatch, if you don't want to eat in.
https://www.watchhousestmawes.co.uk/
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The Watch House
1 The SquareHarbourside seafood restaurant in St Mawes. Fish and chips and ice creams also available from take-away hatch, if you don't want to eat in.
https://www.watchhousestmawes.co.uk/
We haven't been here since it changed hands but have heard good things. Nice place to pop into if you on your way back from the Roseland via Truro.
https://kings-head-ruan.co.uk/
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The Kings Head
We haven't been here since it changed hands but have heard good things. Nice place to pop into if you on your way back from the Roseland via Truro.
https://kings-head-ruan.co.uk/
Great place for drinks and food at the fantastic Watergate Bay. Recommended by the Good Pub Guide
https://www.watergatebay.co.uk/eat/the-beach-hut/
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The Beach Hut
Watergate BayGreat place for drinks and food at the fantastic Watergate Bay. Recommended by the Good Pub Guide
https://www.watergatebay.co.uk/eat/the-beach-hut/
Yes. It's a bookshop, that serves beer. No wolves though. Genius.
Craft beers, bring your own food, table tennis and ping pong, children welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/BeerwolfBooks/
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Beerwolf Books Freehouse
3 Bells CtYes. It's a bookshop, that serves beer. No wolves though. Genius.
Craft beers, bring your own food, table tennis and ping pong, children welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/BeerwolfBooks/
Sister venue to the Knightor Winery which is nearer to St Austell. The Portscatho site runs pop up events so get on their mailing list for notifications.
https://www.knightor.com/portscatho-vineyard.html
https://www.knightor.com/
knightor Vineyard Portscatho
Sister venue to the Knightor Winery which is nearer to St Austell. The Portscatho site runs pop up events so get on their mailing list for notifications.
https://www.knightor.com/portscatho-vineyard.html
https://www.knightor.com/
At the Chyan Cultural Centre in Penryn, mid-August
https://www.facebook.com/events/chyan-community-cultral-centre-halvasso-penryn-tr10-9bt/vegan-organic-fest/782696839297064/
Vegan Organic Fest
At the Chyan Cultural Centre in Penryn, mid-August
https://www.facebook.com/events/chyan-community-cultral-centre-halvasso-penryn-tr10-9bt/vegan-organic-fest/782696839297064/
Fantastic spit and sawdust vibe in the centre of Truro - huge barrels of monkey nuts and a fabulous ale selection, often with great live music too.
https://www.skinnersbrewery.com/the-brewery/the-brewery-tap/
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The Old Ale House
7 Quay StFantastic spit and sawdust vibe in the centre of Truro - huge barrels of monkey nuts and a fabulous ale selection, often with great live music too.
https://www.skinnersbrewery.com/the-brewery/the-brewery-tap/
A little gem serving wonderful dutch pancakes, a couple of miles up the Bissoe Cycle trail, well signposted but check on their facebook page if you're unsure. Open 12 - 4 at the weekends.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Food---Beverage/Teeny-Tiny-Pancake-Company-106173374494637/
Teeny Tiny Pancake Company
Old Carnon HillA little gem serving wonderful dutch pancakes, a couple of miles up the Bissoe Cycle trail, well signposted but check on their facebook page if you're unsure. Open 12 - 4 at the weekends.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Food---Beverage/Teeny-Tiny-Pancake-Company-106173374494637/
Home of Pelean Produce, aka Duchy Game.... supplying high quality game meats, all sourced in Cornwall. Stock varies so worth calling ahead, but expect a good supply of venison, pheasant, partridge and rabbit at the very least.
Head to Ponsanooth, open Thursdays to Saturdays 1030 - 1600.
https://duchygame.co.uk/
Pelean Cross
Home of Pelean Produce, aka Duchy Game.... supplying high quality game meats, all sourced in Cornwall. Stock varies so worth calling ahead, but expect a good supply of venison, pheasant, partridge and rabbit at the very least.
Head to Ponsanooth, open Thursdays to Saturdays 1030 - 1600.
https://duchygame.co.uk/
Our favourite Indian takeaway in Truro - will deliver too. Don't miss the Gobi Monsurian as a side - delicious curried cauliflower!
https://gandhionline.co.uk/index.php
https://gandhionline.co.uk/
Gandhi
12 City RoadOur favourite Indian takeaway in Truro - will deliver too. Don't miss the Gobi Monsurian as a side - delicious curried cauliflower!
https://gandhionline.co.uk/index.php
https://gandhionline.co.uk/
Very good fish and chips 15 minutes away in Penryn. Take away only, with a pleasingly adventurous menu.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/British-Restaurant/Mariners-Takeaway-Penryn-107931677556882/
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Mariners Takeaway
62-64 Lower Market StVery good fish and chips 15 minutes away in Penryn. Take away only, with a pleasingly adventurous menu.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/British-Restaurant/Mariners-Takeaway-Penryn-107931677556882/
Nice beach cafe just 10 minutes drive away. Open from 1000.
https://www.loebeachcafe.co.uk/menu
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Loe Beach Cafe
Nice beach cafe just 10 minutes drive away. Open from 1000.
https://www.loebeachcafe.co.uk/menu
Activities
On the Coast to Coast Trail itself, you can hire bicycles and electric bikes from here. Just 3 miles from the house, good cafe and toilets.
https://bikechainbissoe.co.uk/
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Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire
On the Coast to Coast Trail itself, you can hire bicycles and electric bikes from here. Just 3 miles from the house, good cafe and toilets.
https://bikechainbissoe.co.uk/
Hire kit or take classes, this is your closest venue. In the sheltered waters of the Carrick Roads it's a great place to get out on the water. Sir Ben Ainslie learnt to sail here, what more could you need to know!
https://www.loebeach.co.uk/
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Loe Beach Watersports
Hire kit or take classes, this is your closest venue. In the sheltered waters of the Carrick Roads it's a great place to get out on the water. Sir Ben Ainslie learnt to sail here, what more could you need to know!
https://www.loebeach.co.uk/
The Coast to Coast cycle route passes through here. It's a gentle valley that once had a railway line running along it, built in the 19th century to transport tin and copper from the mines down to the water for loading onto ships. There's no sign of the railway now but there's lots of architecture from that era along the route.
https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/bissoe-valley
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Bissoe Valley Nature Reserve
The Coast to Coast cycle route passes through here. It's a gentle valley that once had a railway line running along it, built in the 19th century to transport tin and copper from the mines down to the water for loading onto ships. There's no sign of the railway now but there's lots of architecture from that era along the route.
https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/bissoe-valley
Another place to hire watercraft or take a course. 20 minutes drive away.
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Mylor Yacht Harbour
ChurchtownAnother place to hire watercraft or take a course. 20 minutes drive away.
Swimming pool with flumes, in Falmouth. Great fun.
https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/cornwall/ships-and-castles
Ships and Castles
Swimming pool with flumes, in Falmouth. Great fun.
https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/cornwall/ships-and-castles
Reach this historic quay on foot from Trelissick Gardens, or Cowlands. A lovely sheltered woodland walk to get there, great place for a picnic, bbq and a swim at high tide.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick/trails/trelissick-to-roundwood-quay-walk
Roundwood Quay
Reach this historic quay on foot from Trelissick Gardens, or Cowlands. A lovely sheltered woodland walk to get there, great place for a picnic, bbq and a swim at high tide.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick/trails/trelissick-to-roundwood-quay-walk
An enormous sandy beach lined with huge sand dunes, just a 20 minute drive away with parking right next to the beach. Board hire and surf lessons easy to book, beach pony rides also possible for teenagers and older. The beach is 3 miles long but beware that you can get cut off by the tide if you stray too far east at high tide.
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Playa de Perranporth
An enormous sandy beach lined with huge sand dunes, just a 20 minute drive away with parking right next to the beach. Board hire and surf lessons easy to book, beach pony rides also possible for teenagers and older. The beach is 3 miles long but beware that you can get cut off by the tide if you stray too far east at high tide.
Big park on the riverfront in Truro, plenty of parking and a small cafe for coffees and ice creams. There's a decent play park for younger kids, tennis courts and football goals for the older amongst us.
https://www.visittruro.org.uk/things-do/boscawen-park
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Boscawen Park
Malpas RoadBig park on the riverfront in Truro, plenty of parking and a small cafe for coffees and ice creams. There's a decent play park for younger kids, tennis courts and football goals for the older amongst us.
https://www.visittruro.org.uk/things-do/boscawen-park
Great surf beach, top class waves on the right days. Kick back and watch the sunset at the Blue Bar once you've dried off.
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Porthtowan
Great surf beach, top class waves on the right days. Kick back and watch the sunset at the Blue Bar once you've dried off.
Go-to bodyboard shop for hiring or buying kit - bodyboards, leashes and wetsuits. Portreath is a renowned bodyboarding beach too so you'll have all you need for a great day in the water. Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
https://bodyboardhq.myshopify.com/
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Bodyboard HQ
Go-to bodyboard shop for hiring or buying kit - bodyboards, leashes and wetsuits. Portreath is a renowned bodyboarding beach too so you'll have all you need for a great day in the water. Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
https://bodyboardhq.myshopify.com/
Amazing bike park, designed for all abilities. Tabletop jumps and halfpipes through to gentle bumps, book your 3-hour age-specific slot online. A very well-managed place, plenty of grassy seating and a cafe for taking a break or spectating. They run coaching sessions too. Just a 20 minute drive away.
https://the-track.co.uk/
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The Track
New Portreath RoadAmazing bike park, designed for all abilities. Tabletop jumps and halfpipes through to gentle bumps, book your 3-hour age-specific slot online. A very well-managed place, plenty of grassy seating and a cafe for taking a break or spectating. They run coaching sessions too. Just a 20 minute drive away.
https://the-track.co.uk/
Outdoor waterpark with a wide range of brilliant activities for all age groups.
https://www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk/
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Cantera de Adrenalina
Lower Clicker RoadOutdoor waterpark with a wide range of brilliant activities for all age groups.
https://www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk/
Excellent indoor climbing wall with a cool, relaxed vibe. 1 hour drive away but good for committed climbers on a rainy day.
https://www.barnclimbingwall.co.uk/
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The Barn Climbing Centre
Excellent indoor climbing wall with a cool, relaxed vibe. 1 hour drive away but good for committed climbers on a rainy day.
https://www.barnclimbingwall.co.uk/
A fantastic 3 mile long beach backed by gentle sand dunes. Great mellow surfing beach with rock pools to explore at the eastern end, and nice walks through the dunes. There are several parking options, toilets and a couple of cafes and it's well covered by lifeguards. Avoid driving through Hayle though, the traffic can be heavy in the summer holidays, check your routefinding app and take the coastal road there if it's heavy. 35 minute drive from our house. Good options for surf hire and lessons, with a world class kite boarding spot at the river mouth on the western end of the beach.
https://www.visitcornwall.com/beaches/lifeguards-seasonal/west-cornwall/camborne/gwithian-towans-beach
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Gwithian Beach
A fantastic 3 mile long beach backed by gentle sand dunes. Great mellow surfing beach with rock pools to explore at the eastern end, and nice walks through the dunes. There are several parking options, toilets and a couple of cafes and it's well covered by lifeguards. Avoid driving through Hayle though, the traffic can be heavy in the summer holidays, check your routefinding app and take the coastal road there if it's heavy. 35 minute drive from our house. Good options for surf hire and lessons, with a world class kite boarding spot at the river mouth on the western end of the beach.
https://www.visitcornwall.com/beaches/lifeguards-seasonal/west-cornwall/camborne/gwithian-towans-beach
Cider farm that also has nice small music events throughout the summer.
https://healeyscyder.co.uk/
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Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
Cider farm that also has nice small music events throughout the summer.
https://healeyscyder.co.uk/
Classic river boat trips along the Fal, 7 days a week.
https://www.falriver.co.uk/ferries/enterprise-boats
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Enterprise Boats Ltd
Classic river boat trips along the Fal, 7 days a week.
https://www.falriver.co.uk/ferries/enterprise-boats
Nice tropical garden to wander through, with a private beach on the Helford, play park, cafe and shop. Run arts workshops and small events year round too.
https://www.trebahgarden.co.uk/
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Jardín Trebah
Nice tropical garden to wander through, with a private beach on the Helford, play park, cafe and shop. Run arts workshops and small events year round too.
https://www.trebahgarden.co.uk/
Unique wild outdoor experiences, these guys are super experienced and run fantastic bushcraft, foraging and canoe days plus a range of 'adventure' experiences, either by day or overnight. Based in a very secluded cottage in the oak forests which line the Truro river, not too far from the King Harry Ferry, you'll leave inspired and invigorated.
https://www.7thrise.co.uk/
7th Rise
Unique wild outdoor experiences, these guys are super experienced and run fantastic bushcraft, foraging and canoe days plus a range of 'adventure' experiences, either by day or overnight. Based in a very secluded cottage in the oak forests which line the Truro river, not too far from the King Harry Ferry, you'll leave inspired and invigorated.
https://www.7thrise.co.uk/
Offering workshops and activities, mainly circus skills based, throughout the year. Keep an eye out for their Swamp Circus events too.
https://www.circokernow.co.uk/
Circo Kernow
10 Lower Market StreetOffering workshops and activities, mainly circus skills based, throughout the year. Keep an eye out for their Swamp Circus events too.
https://www.circokernow.co.uk/
Nice shady park with concrete bowl-type skate ramp for the older kids, and grown-ups!
https://www.skateparks.co.uk/cornwall/playing-place-skatepark-truro/
Playing Place Park
53 Old Coach RoadNice shady park with concrete bowl-type skate ramp for the older kids, and grown-ups!
https://www.skateparks.co.uk/cornwall/playing-place-skatepark-truro/
Sweet village park, play equipment suitable for primary school aged children, football goal for the older ones. It's a nice place for a picnic, and the village pub is 200m away.
Devoran Park
18 St John's TerraceSweet village park, play equipment suitable for primary school aged children, football goal for the older ones. It's a nice place for a picnic, and the village pub is 200m away.
Amazing strength, conditioning and acro gym in the heart of Devoran, open from 5.30am to 9pm, with 'class pass' options for visitors. Check their website for timetables, they are expanding their offerings fast.
https://www.sequoiamovement.com/
https://www.sequoiamovement.com/
Sequoia Movement
Unit 1 The PrazeAmazing strength, conditioning and acro gym in the heart of Devoran, open from 5.30am to 9pm, with 'class pass' options for visitors. Check their website for timetables, they are expanding their offerings fast.
https://www.sequoiamovement.com/
https://www.sequoiamovement.com/
Brilliant park for families to visit, if you're in Falmouth.
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Kimberley Park
33 Kimberley Park RdBrilliant park for families to visit, if you're in Falmouth.
Excellent huge indoor skate park, pre-book due to Covid-19.
https://www.skateparks.co.uk/cornwall/mount-hawke-skatepark/
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Mount Hawke Skatepark
Gover CloseExcellent huge indoor skate park, pre-book due to Covid-19.
https://www.skateparks.co.uk/cornwall/mount-hawke-skatepark/
Highly rated spa in Falmouth.
https://www.stmichaelsresort.com/spa
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St Michaels Health Club
Stracey RoadHighly rated spa in Falmouth.
https://www.stmichaelsresort.com/spa
Hotel and Spa near Newquay, for grown-ups only. Very nice! Bedruthan Spa and Hotel is just up the road, for a more family spa vibe.
https://www.scarlethotel.co.uk/
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Scarlet Hotel
Tredragon RoadHotel and Spa near Newquay, for grown-ups only. Very nice! Bedruthan Spa and Hotel is just up the road, for a more family spa vibe.
https://www.scarlethotel.co.uk/
Luxury hotel with spa and golf course, near St Austell.
https://carlyonbay.com/
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The Carlyon Bay Hotel
Sea RoadLuxury hotel with spa and golf course, near St Austell.
https://carlyonbay.com/
Swimming pool with slides and waves in Newquay.
https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/cornwall/waterworld
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Waterworld Leisure Centre
Trenance LaneSwimming pool with slides and waves in Newquay.
https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/cornwall/waterworld
Based at Mylor Harbour, rent kayaks and SUPs here, or take a course.
https://www.falmouthriverwatersports.co.uk/
Falmouth River Watersports
Based at Mylor Harbour, rent kayaks and SUPs here, or take a course.
https://www.falmouthriverwatersports.co.uk/
Running canoe and kayak expeditions, coaching and courses from their base camp near Stithians, they'll be able to find the best conditions for your trip, north or south coast.
https://www.evokeadventure.com/
Evoke Adventure
Running canoe and kayak expeditions, coaching and courses from their base camp near Stithians, they'll be able to find the best conditions for your trip, north or south coast.
https://www.evokeadventure.com/
Their retreats are all booked out this year but they can offer women-only surf lessons.
https://www.rideonretreats.com/
Ride on Retreats Surf and Yoga Retreats
25 Lemon StreetTheir retreats are all booked out this year but they can offer women-only surf lessons.
https://www.rideonretreats.com/
Lovely, interesting woodland with fantastic water courses, managed by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/kennall-vale
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Kennall Vale
Lovely, interesting woodland with fantastic water courses, managed by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/kennall-vale
Small hotel with pool that you can book out exclusively as a group, even if non-residents. 5 minute drive away.
https://chycara.co.uk/
Chycara
Chyreen LaneSmall hotel with pool that you can book out exclusively as a group, even if non-residents. 5 minute drive away.
https://chycara.co.uk/
Golf club just 5 minutes away.
http://www.brsgolf.com/killiow/visitor_home.php
Killiow Estate & Golf Club
Golf club just 5 minutes away.
http://www.brsgolf.com/killiow/visitor_home.php
Decent skate park in Truro, with large playpark and squash courts nearby. Parking easy.
https://www.skateparks.co.uk/cornwall/truro-plaza-skatepark/
Hendra Park
4 Hendra RdDecent skate park in Truro, with large playpark and squash courts nearby. Parking easy.
https://www.skateparks.co.uk/cornwall/truro-plaza-skatepark/
One of many surf schools that are close, this one is the closest, on an iconic beach.
https://www.perranporthsurfschool.co.uk/
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Perranporth Surf School
Beach RoadOne of many surf schools that are close, this one is the closest, on an iconic beach.
https://www.perranporthsurfschool.co.uk/
Another good surf school on Perranporth beach.
https://tickettoridesurfschool.co.uk/
Ticket to Ride Surf School - Perranporth
Watergate BayAnother good surf school on Perranporth beach.
https://tickettoridesurfschool.co.uk/
Teeny boutique cinema in the St Mawes Hotel. Re-opening soon, Covid-19 permitting.
https://www.stmaweshotel.com/cinema/
Hidden Cinema at St Mawes Hotel
Teeny boutique cinema in the St Mawes Hotel. Re-opening soon, Covid-19 permitting.
https://www.stmaweshotel.com/cinema/
A vibrant north coast village that leads down to a world class surf beach. There are several good pubs, bars and cafes in the village. Not much sand at high tide but at low tide you'll have beach and be able to wander round to the northern rocks for snorkelling and jumping.
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St Agnes
A vibrant north coast village that leads down to a world class surf beach. There are several good pubs, bars and cafes in the village. Not much sand at high tide but at low tide you'll have beach and be able to wander round to the northern rocks for snorkelling and jumping.
Lovely country park, particularly good for exploring with younger children. Duck ponds and woodland trails, a cafe and toilets.
Plus, the Rogue Theatre are running their outdoor 'Otherworld' show here throughout the summer, a magical immersive experience, 3s and under go free.
https://www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do/walking/west-cornwall/camborne/tehidy-country-park
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Tehidy
Lovely country park, particularly good for exploring with younger children. Duck ponds and woodland trails, a cafe and toilets.
Plus, the Rogue Theatre are running their outdoor 'Otherworld' show here throughout the summer, a magical immersive experience, 3s and under go free.
https://www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do/walking/west-cornwall/camborne/tehidy-country-park
Accredited circus training organisation, runs interesting workshop and events throughout the year. Everything from performing arts to roller disco and everything inbetween.
https://www.facebook.com/CircoKernow
https://www.facebook.com/chyancommunityfield
Swamp Circus Trust
10 Lower Market StreetAccredited circus training organisation, runs interesting workshop and events throughout the year. Everything from performing arts to roller disco and everything inbetween.
https://www.facebook.com/CircoKernow
https://www.facebook.com/chyancommunityfield
Renowned Cornish family-run brewery based in Truro which specialises in hoppy ales with fabulous names like Betty Stoggs, Penny Come Quick, Cornish Knocker and Lushingtons. Brewery tours have restarted.
https://www.skinnersbrewery.com/
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Skinner's Brewery
Newham RoadRenowned Cornish family-run brewery based in Truro which specialises in hoppy ales with fabulous names like Betty Stoggs, Penny Come Quick, Cornish Knocker and Lushingtons. Brewery tours have restarted.
https://www.skinnersbrewery.com/
City/town information
Winding streets along the waterfront, Falmouth has a long sailing and shipping heritage, and now an excellent art college giving this seaside town a vibrant feel. There are lots of cafes, restaurants, pubs and independent shops and plenty of events running through the summer.
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Falmouth
Winding streets along the waterfront, Falmouth has a long sailing and shipping heritage, and now an excellent art college giving this seaside town a vibrant feel. There are lots of cafes, restaurants, pubs and independent shops and plenty of events running through the summer.
Truro sits on a river which feeds out into the Carrick Roads and has a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars. The Hall for Cornwall, Plaza Cinema, and ten pin bowling could all keep you occupied on a wet day, government guidelines permitting.
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Truro
Truro sits on a river which feeds out into the Carrick Roads and has a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars. The Hall for Cornwall, Plaza Cinema, and ten pin bowling could all keep you occupied on a wet day, government guidelines permitting.
Lovely village just a mile away. Wednesdays and Saturdays see local food producers at the village hall selling breads, fish, vegetables and cheeses. The Old Quay Inn has plenty of outdoor space and is a stones throw from the grassy quayside which has beautiful views down the creek to the Carrick Roads. There's a small playpark for younger kids, a cafe nearby and easy access to the Bissoe Trail.
Devoran
Lovely village just a mile away. Wednesdays and Saturdays see local food producers at the village hall selling breads, fish, vegetables and cheeses. The Old Quay Inn has plenty of outdoor space and is a stones throw from the grassy quayside which has beautiful views down the creek to the Carrick Roads. There's a small playpark for younger kids, a cafe nearby and easy access to the Bissoe Trail.
The busiest town in Cornwall, for good reason. A variety of brilliant beaches, board and wetsuit hire and lots of pubs and bars. Tennis courts, swimming pool, trampoline park, skate ramps, cinema and plenty of other activities can be found here. Beaches generally big enough to handle the summer surge.
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Newquay
The busiest town in Cornwall, for good reason. A variety of brilliant beaches, board and wetsuit hire and lots of pubs and bars. Tennis courts, swimming pool, trampoline park, skate ramps, cinema and plenty of other activities can be found here. Beaches generally big enough to handle the summer surge.
Events - Covid rules permitting
Cornwall normally has a wealth of events that run through the summer. Things could be different this year but it's always worth keeping an eye out as the situation changes. There will definitely be pop-up events all over the place - Facebook is the best way to keep your finger on the pulse.
Sea Shanty Festival, Tall Ships, Classics Week, Falmouth Week Sailing Regatta, Tour of Britain, Oyster Festival are all running in 2021, with many smaller events pending as restrictions lift.
You can book fishing trips from here and hire sailing equipment.
https://www.falmouth.co.uk/events-in-falmouth/
Falmouth Bay
Sea Shanty Festival, Tall Ships, Classics Week, Falmouth Week Sailing Regatta, Tour of Britain, Oyster Festival are all running in 2021, with many smaller events pending as restrictions lift.
You can book fishing trips from here and hire sailing equipment.
https://www.falmouth.co.uk/events-in-falmouth/
Boardmasters in August, Tunes in the Dunes in September, Bodyboarding Championships in September and lots of smaller beach-based music events and parties
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Newquay
Boardmasters in August, Tunes in the Dunes in September, Bodyboarding Championships in September and lots of smaller beach-based music events and parties
Consejos sobre la ciudad
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Fal River Village Regatta's
Check the dates in the link below. Community-run events which are great fun - working boats, gig boats, dingy sailing and marquees with plenty of refreshments. Always a good day out beside the water.
https://www.facebook.com/falmouthsailing/photos/a.377864892917238/710318956338495/
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Devoran Village has a small market, Weds and Sat
Baker Tom's fresh baked goods, Pennies Pies, The Village Fish Man, veggies, cheese and preserves can be bought from outside the village hall.
Biggest range on Saturday, normally kicks off around 11.
Reduced range on Wednesdays, around 9.30 onwards.
Facebook is best to check for times and specific products.
https://www.facebook.com/DevoranVillageMarket
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Facebook groups are how a lot of local information is shared
Try 'What's On - Devoran, Carnon Downs & Feock' and you'll see all the village market and pop-up take-away locations an times.
Cómo moverse
Parking at beaches and coast paths
Parking can be run by National Trust, local councils or private landowners. Most places now take card, but not all, so make sure you have more than £5 in loose change.
The bigger north coast beaches often have plenty of parking options but even they in the summer can fill up early. Try to get there before 10am!
The hot spots, like St Ives, Padstow, Newquay, can get very clogged up - check your sat nav for traffic info if you're thinking of heading that way.
Costumbres y cultura
Tides and rip currents
Always swim between the yellow and red flags and if you're a beginner, surf between the black and white flags. Rip tides can kick in quickly and are very dangerous, hence the RNLI are always watching for them. This is why they move the flags around.
Most beaches are quite small at high tide, and some you can even get cut off if you're not careful, so plan your day with this in mind.
Check Newquay tide times for north coast trips and Falmouth tide times for the south coast:
https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/newquay-tide-times
https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/falmouth-tide-times
Costumbres y cultura
Point Quay
You can safely jump off the quay 1 hour either side of high tide, and have a nice swim or paddleboard 2.5 hours either side. At low tide it's just a whole lot of mud!
Falmouth tides are the reference, here's the link:
https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/falmouth-tide-times