A Cornish Paradise

Outdoor activities

The coastal paths curve round sandy beaches, smugglers coves, standing stones, ancient settlements and enchanted sacred sites.

Here are some things to do

Surfing: Just a few minutes down the road is fabulous Sennen Cove, much visited by surfers and also blessed with long sandy beaches and supervised bathing. Other sites include St Ives, Porthcurno, Penzance, Marazion and many more.

Climbing: There are lots of short but challenging pitches on the clean, granite cliffs around Lands End. Local instruction and guides are available if required.

Biking: You can hire bikes locally and explore inland. There are many quiet roads, tracks and back routes through West Cornwall’s rolling and un-spoilt countryside. We have some suggestions.

Walking: Explore the areas natural rugged beauty. Follow the South West Coastal Path to Lands End or to St Ives, follow any number of documented walks, or just follow your instinct. We may be able to help with picking up and setting down.

Sunbathing: Well? – Lying on the beach is an outdoor activity isn’t it? The area has many beautiful, sheltered coves with sandy beaches from Sennen right round to Porthgwara, Lamorna and Porthcurno, possibly the most amazing of them all.

Sightseeing

West Cornwall is not just a tourist destination but a whole way of life. Here are just a few of the things not to be missed.

The spectacular Minack Theatre – Carved out of the cliffs above the wonderful Porthcurno beach. Enjoy an afternoon, or evening play with the setting sun and a champagne and strawberry basket or just visit.

Porth Chapel, the historic fishing village of Mousehole, Cornwall’s tropical gardens, Tin Mines (Geevor), numerous galleries, the artistic paradise of St Ives with its picturesque town, endless sandy beaches, beautiful working harbour, cobbled streets, the Tate and Porthmeor beach,

St Michaels Mount rising spectacularly out of the bay, craft shops, Lovely restaurants, Newlyn with its fishing port enjoy local legends, spot a seal or dolphin, or even take a trip to the Scilly Isles.

And here are some more things both adventurous and relaxing ...

Para Gliding	Sailing	Wind surfing	Golf	Sand Sailing	Painting

Festivals

Celebrate the Cornish summer festivals. In Cornwall we pride ourselves on being several degrees more friendly than elsewhere and local festivals are a cheerful and often rambunctious affair. See below for some of the main festival dates: