The
Camel Trail
Walk,
cycle or horse ride along the Camel Trail which
runs along the Camel Estuary, all the way from
Padstow to Wadebridge and on right to Bodmin Moor.
There are lots of outlets to hire bikes in
Wadebridge and Padstow.
Camel Canoe and Kyaking
http://encountercornwall.com/
Paint
ball & Laser Tag outdoor activities are
available at Big
Dunks near St Tudy.
Golf
Golf
courses are plentiful and those nearby include St
Enodoc, Bude, Bowood, Roserrow and Trevose.
Fishing
From Port Isaac, "Winnie the Pooh" with John Brown Max 11 people per trip - mackerel fishing £12 pp (1hr) or wild life safari £20 pp (2hr) 07815156632 or 01208880421
website for sea and lake
www.cornwall-calling.co.uk/fishing.htm
National
Trust Houses, gardens and places of
interest. If you are interested in Victorian
houses then Lanhydrock is really worth a visit.
Pencarrow
House and Gardens at Bodmin owned by the Molesworth-St Aubyn family
is anything but a museum. Family photos, children’s
toys, hats on classical busts and pet dogs Oscar
and Sambo bring this Cornish mansion alive and
allow you a glimpse of what it’s like to live
surrounded by so much history.
Prideaux Place at Padstow
http://www.prideauxplace.co.uk
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Port Isaac
Port Isaac is a thriving community and events are held regular throughout the year, including the Port Isaac Regatta (gig racing), Lifeboat Larks, and the annual Raft Race it Port Gaverne. See posters on the notice boards, or the diary page in trio' - the village monthly newsletter - available from newsagents.
Rock
The name Rock comes from the local quarry where the rocks were used as ballast by sailing ships which had unloaded their cargo across the river. The quarry is now a car park.
Owing to its sheltered waters Rock is a haven for water based leisure pursuits including angling, fishing trips, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing and water skiing, although the town is best known for its sailing. The sailing club is located on the waterfront and the waters in front are full of watercraft ranging from dinghies to yachts to luxury cruisers.
There are some good quality shops in Rock, including the deli, Barnicuts bakery, and butchers, clothes shops such as Jack Wills and Crew Clothing. Sharps brewery sells their own beers, clothing and souveneirs.wwww.sharpsbrewery.co.uk
Polzeath
Polzeath is a dog free beach from Easter Day to October 1st.
All year round the Tubestation is a very popular and hosts lots of events and is a popular cafe meeting place
http://tubestation.org/polzeath/surf-lounge/
Tintagel
The
legendary birthplace of St Arthur and the
Arthurian Legend and one of the best known places
in Cornwall. The dramatic 12th/13th century castle
ruins, built by the Earls of Cornwall, sit perched
high above the sea with wonderful views over the
coastline. Click
here for more information.
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Local
Produce
Carruan
Farm,
Polzeath: excellent home reared meat and local
produce (also cafe/restaurant and farm animals to
see).
Trevathan
Farm, St Endellion: PYO Farm Shop and Tea Rooms.
Tel: 01208 880248
St
Kew Harvest Farm Shop: follow signs to St Kew Golf
Club 01208 841818. Home grown fruit and
vegetables. Own free range Gloucestershire Old
Spot pork and bacon. Free range Christmas poultry.
Truro
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Walking
The
breathtaking coastal path
for lovers of rugged coastal
walking and perfect for wildlife lovers and bird
watchers.
Or,
you could go inland to Bodmin Moor, where there
are many places of interest including Rough Tor
and Cornwall's highest point at Brown Willy.
Lakes
for fishing, water sports and walks:
Lakes
Crowdy
Reservoir
http://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/crowdy
Colliford
Lake
http://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/colliford
Siblyback
Lake
http://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/siblyback-lake
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Eating
Out
A
fantastic variety from the 18th century Mill House
at Treknow and the Port William pub at Trebarwith
Strand overlooking the Atlantic, down to the world
renowned Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant in
Padstow and Jamie Oliver's Fifteen at Watergate
Bay. See www.eatoutcornwall.com
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Events 2011w
The Royal Cornwall Show at Wadebridge is on 9th, 10th and 11th June 2011.
The Newquay has the Run to the Sun Festival each May, when VW enthusiasts arrive in their souped-up cars and camper vans.
The Boardmaster festival 10th - 14th August is now a huge event. At Watergate Bay there are 9 live music stages including top bands this year include Fatboy Slim, Leftfield, Cypress Hill,
Razorlight, Groove Armada and The Streets.
The surfing championship is based around Fistral Beach with BMX, skate and bikini comps, retail stalls, intimate gigs and of course the beach.
The only ticketed event at Fistral beach is the Beach Sessions, the rest is free.
http://www.relentlessboardmasters.com/index.php
There's the Mevagissey Feast Week each June, and the Stithians Agricultural Show in July.
The internationally famous St. Endellion Music Festival of classical music, opera, etc., is held in our parish church, St. Endellion church, at Easter and in early August.
Plenty more ideas on:
http://www.visitcornwall.com/site/things-to-do/whats-on
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Beaches
The
most popular surfing beaches which are life guard
patrolled during the summer holidays are from
North to South:-
Widemouth
Bay, Crackington Haven, Trebarwith Strand,
Polzeath, Watergate Bay and Fistral. There
are other beaches good for surfing without
lifeguards.
Cornishrocktors from Polzeath beach offer climbing, abseiling,
coasteering, sea kayaking and boat trips
www.cornishrocktors.com
Some
of the best surf schools are to be found at:-
www.surfsupsurfschool.com
www.ravensurf.co.uk
www.bigbluesurfschool.co.uk
www.outdooradventure.co.uk
www.budesurfingexperience.co.uk
www.atlanticpursuits.co.uk
Trebarwith
and Crackington Haven are popular for rock pools
and caves or you can visit the beautiful sandy
beaches of the Camel Estuary, Daymer Bay and Rock.
You
will also find Kayaking, Canadian Canoeing and
Boogie Boarding at www.atlanticpursuits.co.uk
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Cornish
Villages
Port
Isaac is a charming harbour village which is well known
for the Doc Martin series. It has white washed
cottages which crowd the narrow streets and alley
ways (one is so narrow that it is affectionately
called Squeezeebelly Alley!) Fishing and scenic
trips can be taken from the harbour.
The
picturesque village of Boscastle with its
distinctive harbour is one of the most romantic
places in Cornwall. It is steeped in history and
has inspired many with its ruggedness and unspoilt
beauty.
Drive
to Rock and you can take a ferry ride to the busy fishing harbour at Padstow. Enjoy the beautiful views, or
indulge in a bit of retail therapy. Eat a pasty
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Eden Project
You
will find The Eden Project is only a 45 minute
drive and it is well worth a visit. Walk
round the biomes and enjoy the beautiful plants.
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Arts and Crafts
Cornwall has a huge selection of galleries and shops ~ some of the best in the country
http://www.art-cornwall.co.uk/index.htm
http://www.artistsincornwall.com/artists.htm
Katie Childs Cliffside Gallery Port Isaac
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