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Things To Do in South West Cornwall

 
 

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The Lizard to Kynance
Start in the Lizard village and go past Pentreath Cove, a locals' surfing spot, and Lion Rock, across Lizard Downs and down into Kynance Cove. Enjoy the beach - there is a cafe here for refreshments and then go up the cliff on the other side to do a big loop of the nature reserve. You will pass some ancient settlements and highland cattle and then go back towards the Lizard following the raised footpath across the fields. You can finish with one of Ann’s famous pasties on the green.
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Barry Mundy Boat Trips
Fishing and leisure trips on The Flowing Tide.
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Action Paintball
We don’t like to encourage violence, but this is actually lots of fun.
actionpaintballthelizard.tripod.com/index.html
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Blue Pointer Charter
Take a day fishing trip on the Blue Pointer where you'll be made to feel like part of the crew. The Blue Pointer operates out of the beautiful, sheltered Helford River within easy access of over 100 wrecks and some of Cornwall's best reefs. Call Dan for more information.
www.bluepointercharter.co.uk
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Hayle Towans to Gwithian
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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Helford River Walk
The picturesque hamlet of Helford has a lovely walk along the river, up alongside Frenchman’s Creek and then through woodland past Kestle and back to the village.
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Mobius Kitesurf School - Hayle
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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Newton Equestrian and Leisure Centre
Take a canter along the beach or trek through the beautiful Lizard countryside.
www.newtonequestrian-leisurecentre.co.uk
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Perranuthnoe
The path runs along the coast on the eastern side of Mount’s Bay. Pass the jagged rocks of Cudden Point to Prussia Cove, famous for its rock pools and caves as well as the smuggler John Carter, whose obsession with Frederick the Great, the King of Prussia, led to the naming of the area. Heading west will take you to Marazion.
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Tregonning Hill
King-of-the-castle views from coast to coast. Tregonning Hill is steeped in history. Surveying the views across the surrounding countryside and out to sea, it is obvious why the Celts once chose this place to settle. In more recent times, Tregonning has played its part in the long-standing relationship between Cornishmen and the land, as the place where china clay was discovered in around 1745.

Start in the village of Balwest (off the A394 Helston-Penzance road) and head for the Germoe war memorial, which sits on top of remains of the Celtic settlement.
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Atlantic Fishing Tackle
Angling supplies.
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B.K. Fisheries
Matches every Thursday evening and junior matches every Saturday.
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Baytree Outdoors
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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Bosvathick Riding Stables
92 acres of open farmland to canter around.
www.bosvathickridingstables.co.uk
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Cadgwith to Devil's Frying Pan
Cadgwith is an idyllic fishing village with thatched cottages spilling onto a tiny beach full of fishing boats. Park above the village and join the coastal path - you will see the large white dishes of Goonhilly Earth Satellite Tracking Station and then Lloyds Signal Station. Eventually you will pass the Devil’s Frying Pan, a 200ft drop to a collapsed sea cave where the sea flows through a narrow arch at high tide.
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Coast 2 Coast Karting
Go-kart racing; lots of fun for budding petrol heads.
www.coast2coastkarting.co.uk
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County Angler
Angling supplies.
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Coverack to Black Head
From Coverack there is a lovely circular walk along the coastal path to Chynhalls Point and Black Head, and then turning inland to walk across fields and country lanes back to the village.
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Elm Farm Cycle Hire
Hire a bike and cycle to either of the coasts from Elm Farm. Safe, family-friendly, off-road cycle way on the Coast to Coast path.
www.elm-farm.co.uk
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Hayle King George V Memorial Walk
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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Helston Flora Day and the Furry Dance
Town smothers itself in bluebells and gorse as adults dress up in top hats and lace gowns and dance with 1,000 children in and out of houses, while dragons wrestle and the town band bellows out that tune that Wogan stole.
www.helstonfloraday.org.uk
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Middle Boswin Coarse Fishery
Open all year for carp, roach, tench and perch.
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Mullion Golf Club
The most southerly golf club in England, a lovely links course.
www.mulliongolfclub.net
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Newtown Angling Centre
Fresh bait daily and tackle.
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Porthleven Angling Centre
Fishing trips from two to eight hours around the Lizard coast.
www.porthlevenanglingcentre.co.uk
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Porthleven Cycle Hire
This family-run company offers high quality mountain bikes for hire, with free delivery and collection into the bargain. Operating out of the scenic Cornish fishing village of Porthleven, there are good cycle trails nearby.
www.porthlevencyclehire.co.uk
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Praa Sands Golf Club
You can see the ocean from every green.
haulfryn.co.uk/leisure/praa-sands-golf
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Tehidy Country Park
250 acres of woodland with over nine miles of paths to explore and a gentle three mile cycle track. Peaceful woods, lakes, picnic areas and a cafe make Tehidy a great choice for a day out when you want to get away from it all. In spring, the carpet of bluebells is quite a sight.
www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=13240
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The Helford Valley
One of the nicest walks in the Helford valley is from Mawnan Church, just outside the village, to Rosemullion Head. You walk through woodland and then join the coastal path for wonderful views across Falmouth Bay.
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West Cornwall Adventure- Mullion and Poldhu
Adventure out on kayaks to offshore islands, learn to surf on some of Cornwall's best waves or try coasteering for a whole new perspective on this wonderful coastline. The highly qualified, friendly team at West Cornwall Adventure aim to give you a totally unique experience of the Cornish coast. Based at Portreath beach on Cornwall's north coast and at Mullion and Poldhu coves on the south coast.
www.westcornwalladventure.co.uk
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Wheal Buller Riding School
Particularly good with nervous and novice riders, trekking here takes place over open countryside or on the four miles of sand at Gwithian.
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