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Treasure Trails Cornwall (0.4 miles)
Pick a route to follow and solve clues as you go. Treasure Trails are a fun, unique way to get the family out exploring Cornwall's countryside and villages, discovering some interesting facts along the way. There are 40 trails to choose from, covering different parts of the Cornish landscape from fishing villages to rugged moorland, and dramatic cliffs to peaceful rivers. The kids will be clamouring to go on the next walk!
www.treasuretrails.co.uk/cornwall/things-to-do.html
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Porthkidney Beach (0.8 miles)
This large expanse of sand next to Hayle Estuary is popular with dog walkers. The dunes back onto the village of Lelant, where the path from St Uny church links up to the South West Coast Path, giving access to the beach and estuary via the dunes.
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Porthminster Beach (1.2 miles)
This large, sheltered, sandy St Ives beach is great for families, close to all facilities and home to the excellent Porthminister Beach Cafe.
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St Ives (1.3 miles)
One of the jewels in the UK’s crown. St Ives is a maze of cobbled streets, fishermen’s cottages, shops, galleries and restaurants waiting to be explored. St Ives bay has beaches catering for everyone's holiday needs, from sheltered bays for the family to surfing at Porthmeor beach. Home to the Tate St Ives, the town has long had a reputation as a Mecca for artists due to the weather and the unique quality of natural light.
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www.kidzrus.net
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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (1.4 miles)
The garden and museum preserve the work of one of St Ives' most revered 20th century artists. Sculptor Barbara Hepworth's studio and workshop are kept much as they were when she lived and worked there. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display, along with paintings, drawings and archive material.
www.tate.org.uk/stives/hepworth
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St Ives Harbour Beach (1.4 miles)
Right in the centre of St Ives, this sandy beach is usually sheltered by the harbour arm, making it a good spot to sit and enjoy an ice-cream, watching the comings and goings on the water.
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St Ives Boat Trips (1.4 miles)
Try your hand at mackerel fishing with the locals, visit the colony of grey Atlantic seals on Seal Island, or take a trip to Godrevy Lighthouse (made famous in Virginia Woolfe's 'To the Lighthouse') and the ominously named Hell's Mouth. There's a good selection of boat trips to choose from at St Ives harbour - Derek is the man to speak to, you'll find him at St Ives Boats, outside the Lifeboat station.
www.stivesboats.co.uk/trips
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Bamaluz (1.5 miles)
Below St Ives Museum, between Porthgwidden beach and the harbour, this ia a sheltered little spot. The Breakwater is a secret surf hotspot when conditions are right. In a pretty big northerly swell, it breaks in a long left-hander.
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The Mermaid Seafood Restaurant (1.5 miles)
Located on the aptly-named Fish Street. Fishing nets hang from the ceiling, with old photographs of local fishermen on the walls; you may find yourself seated on one of the old pews from the local church.
www.mermaidstives.co.uk
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Mobius Kitesurf School - Hayle (1.5 miles)
Hayle, in St Ives bay, rates as one of Cornwall's top kitesurfing locations. The experienced instructors at Mobius offer tuition at all levels for groups and individuals. Kitesurfing lessons are also available at Pentewan near St Austell and Marazion near Penzance. Try kitebuggying and landboarding at Perranporth near Newquay on Cornwall's north coast where Mobius are based.
www.mobiusonline.co.uk/kiteschool/hayle.htm
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Bumbles Tea Room (1.5 miles)
They’re serious about tea here, with over 40 different blends, but it is the homemade cakes that make this place special.
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Porthgwidden Beach (1.6 miles)
Just north of St Ives harbour, this sandy little beach is a popular spot with sunbathers, with close proximity to parking, amenities and the Porthgwidden Cafe.
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St Ives Walk (1.7 miles)
Leave Porthmeor Beach behind, skirt round Clodgy Point and then head inland towards Eagles Nest, the home of the late Patrick Heron, the abstract painter whose exhilaratingly colourful work crowns the entrance hall of the Tate of the West. Make your way towards Seal Island for a display of synchronized swimming by a squad of grey seals.
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Porthmeor Beach (1.7 miles)
Just below the crazy white geometry of the Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach is a busy slice of seaside life. Surfing, sunbathing, beach cricket, sandcastles, ice creams - grab a piece of the action.
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Mexico Towans (1.8 miles)
Part of Hayle Towans, a long stretch of sand backed by dunes that runs from Hayle Estuary to Gwithian Towans. The wide, flat expanse of sand makes it popular for kitebuggying.
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Hayle (1.9 miles)
Found where the Hayle River meets the wide sweep of St Ives Bay, Hayle is so steeped in the unique mining history of Cornwall that it has been designated part of the Cornish World Heritage Site. Hayle is perhaps more famous these days for its incredibly long beach, an enormous stretch of sand that runs three miles northwards from the mouth of the river. The estuary is a paradise for ‘twitchers’ with sightings of rare birds such as avocets and ospreys recorded.
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Hayle King George V Memorial Walk (2.2 miles)
This level walk runs alongside the Copperhouse tidal pool, a reminder of Hayle's heyday during the Industrial Revolution which is now home to a rich variety of birdlife. The trail, about three quarters of a mile long, goes through former GWR land which was landscaped and planted as part of Hayle's Millenium Project and won gold in the South West in Bloom competition. Go on a Sunday during the summer, when the route is closed to vehicles, to enjoy a totally traffic-free stroll.
www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=13319
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The Engine Inn (2.2 miles)
You can be sure of a warm Cornish welcome at this former tin mine counting house. Fabulous moorland surrounds The Engine Inn making it the ideal spot to refuel before continuing your explorations, sit in the garden at the rear of the inn and soak in the scenery. Good selection of real ales and great food too.
theengineinn.com
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www.shoresurf.com
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Sandsifter (2.2 miles)
Bar and restaurant situated in the dunes overlooking Godrevy beach, with outside seating on the decking. It's recently been undergoing a change in management so it's advisable to check that's open before you go.
www.sandsiftervenue.com
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Hayle Towans to Gwithian (2.2 miles)
Walk the three miles between Hayle Towans and Gwithian sands along the beach and the cliff path for some great views of the Cornish coastline around St Ives.
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Gwithian Towans (3.7 miles)
Miles and miles of the flattest, golden sand make Gwithian popular amongst kitebuggyers and horse riders. Dramatic cliffs and windswept sand dunes give this beach real wilderness appeal.
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Godrevy Beach (4 miles)
At low tide this stretch of beach joins up with neighbouring Gwithian to create a long, impressive swathe of sand. It is fairly exposed, so can be quite windy. The lighthouse at it's northern tip was made famous in Virginia Woolfe's 'To The Lighthouse'.
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Godrevy Cafe (4 miles)
Chilled out cafe in amongst the dunes at Godrevy Lighthouse National Trust car park. Bright and breezy with great views across the bay to St Ives from the deck and big plates of really fresh, imaginative food - try the Mediterranean mezze.
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Godrevy (4.2 miles)
Godrevy is a locality in far west Cornwall with high cliffs, sheltered coves and sandy beaches. With The National Trust owning all of the land from Godrevy to Navax Point there are plenty of walks where seals, guillemots, razorbills and fulmars are a common sight.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-godrevy
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Zennor Head (4.7 miles)
Take the path from the ancient settlement of Zennor to Zennor Head and maybe spot a mermaid at nearby Pendour Cove or enjoy the views towards the Pendeen Watch Lighthouse.
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Zennor (4.7 miles)
'At Zennor one sees infinite Atlantic, all peacock-mingled colours, and the gorse itself is sunshine...' wrote D.H Lawrence.This little village earnt its place in local folklore with tales of mermaids seducing local lads to the watery depths. Today a carving of the Mermaid of Zennor can be seen in the church and a bronze dial bearing the figure of a mermaid sits on the south side of the church tower.
50.1906
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Baytree Outdoors (4.8 miles)
Explore Cornwall's countryside, coastline and cliffs. Trail bike riding, kayaking, wild swimming, open canoeing and guided coast path walks at locations around Cornwall. Baytree caters for small groups of up to four people, so activities are tailored to suit your needs and abilities. The shop stocks good quality outdoor activity gear.
www.baytree-outdoors.co.uk
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Trevaskis Farm (4.8 miles)
Set in 28 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, Trevaskis Farm has an abundance of fruit and veggies to pick whatever the weather (lots of the crops grow under cover). There's also a restaurant serving nice big healthy portions; their recipes will inspire you with ideas for turning your hand-plucked fruit into mouthwatering treats. Pick up some organic goodies from the well-stocked farm shop before going home to cook up a storm.
www.trevaskisfarm.co.uk
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Mount Haven Restaurant (4.9 miles)
Chic, yet inviting. Fresh local ingredients are key here - the fish comes from the local fishing port at Newlyn and the meat from a local butcher in St Just - making it easy for the award-winning chefs to work their magic. The Mount Haven was recently awarded a second AA Rosette.
www.mounthaven.co.uk/restaurant.htm
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Mobius Kitesurf School - Marazion (5 miles)
The fairytale island of St Michael's Mount provides a stunning backdrop for kitesurfing at Marazion beach near Penzance. The experienced instructors at Mobius offer kitesurfing tuition at all levels for groups and individuals. Kitesurfing lessons are also available at Pentewan near St Austell and Hayle near St Ives. Try kitebuggying and landboarding at Perranporth near Newquay on Cornwall's north coast where Mobius are based.
www.mobiusonline.co.uk/kiteschool/marazion.html
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