The village of Crantock is surrounded by miles of coastal paths and stunning beaches. With picturesque thatched cottages, an art gallery, an antique shop and tea rooms the village itself is delightful. The River Gannel flows out at Crantock Beach from a mile-long estuary. An important site for native and migrating birds the area is a haven for wildlife.
Tin mining was once the raison d'etre of Perranporth but now it is more famous for surfing and sand yachting. Relaxation is the principal activity here and with miles upon miles of sand to play on, it's not difficult to unwind in Perranporth. Away from the beach, Perranporth has a lively music scene with bands performing every weekend at the Watering Hole, a popular pub, and an annual celebration of folk music, the Lowender Perran Festival each autumn.
There's lots more to the Newquay area than Newquay itself - St Columb is testament to that, with easy access off the A30 for all things beach related, there are lots of heritage sites in the area; Nine Maidens, Castle an Dinas, Devil's Quoit and Rosenannon Downs, plus The Vale of Lanherne and valley of the River Menalhyl should all be on the itinerary.
3 November 2020
The village of Crantock is surrounded by miles of coastal paths and stunning beaches. With picturesque thatched cottages, an art gallery, an antique shop and tea rooms the village itself is delightful. The River Gannel flows out at Crantock Beach from a mile-long estuary. An important site for native and migrating birds the area is a haven for wildlife.
Tin mining was once the raison d'etre of Perranporth but now it is more famous for surfing and sand yachting. Relaxation is the principal activity here and with miles upon miles of sand to play on, it's not difficult to unwind in Perranporth. Away from the beach, Perranporth has a lively music scene with bands performing every weekend at the Watering Hole, a popular pub, and an annual celebration of folk music, the Lowender Perran Festival each autumn.
There's lots more to the Newquay area than Newquay itself - St Columb is testament to that, with easy access off the A30 for all things beach related, there are lots of heritage sites in the area; Nine Maidens, Castle an Dinas, Devil's Quoit and Rosenannon Downs, plus The Vale of Lanherne and valley of the River Menalhyl should all be on the itinerary.