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If you are looking for a guide to Cornwall, you are in the right place. This site is your guide to beaches, gardens, places to eat and the best attractions in Cornwall. The site is being developed as an aid for visitors to Cornwall and is a resource for guests with useful information on staying in Cornwall. We will continue to add to this Cornwall guide so that your stay in Cornwall is as enjoyable as possible. Running in conjunction with the website, all Cornish Cottage Holidays guests will receive a Stay card prior to their holiday. This card will entitle them to discounts for many of the region's top attractions.

Extreme Sports

  • Abseiling

    Abseiling is an exhilarating introduction to rock activities.

  • Abseiling - Newquay

    There are a few places in Newquay with fixed abseil points where you can learn to abseil in safety while taking in the stunning coastline.

  • Abseiling - Polzeath

    The cliffs of Pentire Point overlooking Polzeath Beach make a good training ground for abseiling groups.

  • Coasteering

    Coasteering has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years, almost putting it on a par with sailing and surfing as a favourite activity with visitors.

  • Coasteering - Cornish Coast Adventure

    Cornish Coast Adventures, based in Port Quinn near Polzeath, provide tuition and courses in coasteering and kayaking.

  • Coasteering - Newquay

    Newquay, Cornwall's coasteering capital is a Mecca for adventure seekers keen to make a splash in this exhilarating activity.

  • Coasteering - West Cornwall Adventure

    West Cornwall Adventure offer tuition in surfing, coasteering and kayaking from their bases at Mullion Cove, Poldhu Cove and Portreath.

  • Cornish Rock Tors, Polzeath

    Cornish Rock Tors is a small business, run by two friends, which provides adventure sports.

  • Gliding

    An eco-friendly alternative to flying, gliding in Cornwall is the closest you'll get to flying like an eagle in the thermals.

  • Go-Karting

    Although not a natural pursuit, go-karting is an extremely popular activity for visitors to Cornwall - perhaps because you can just turn up and do it whatever the weather.

  • Go-Karting - St Eval

    Located between Padstow and Newquay on the North Cornwall coast, St Eval Kart Racing Circuit offers a fun and exciting day out with a range of tracks from 800m, 1000m and 1200m.

  • Kayaking and Canoeing

    In a county that is almost entirely surrounded by water, it's little surprise that kayaking and canoeing are extremely popular water sports in Cornwall.

  • Kayaking and Canoeing - Newquay

    With nine beaches, rocky headlands, caves and inlets, there are many places you can kayak or canoe around this little seaside resort.

  • Kayaking and Canoeing - Porthleven

    Paddling out of the safe haven of Porthleven harbour into the Atlantic swell is an awesome experience for all levels for sea kayaker.

  • Kayaking and Canoeing - The River Camel

    The River Camel's name is derived from the Cornish language - the crooked one - because of its winding course.

  • Kayaking and Canoeing - The River Fowey

    Kayakers and canoeists can enjoy all parts of the river, from the white-water sections high up on the moor, all the way down to the estuary, travelling for several miles enjoying the fabulous scenery and wildlife.

  • Kayaking and Canoeing - The Tamar

    The Tamar Valley is home to some of the West Country's most beautiful and unspoilt scenery.

  • Kayaking and Canoeing - West Cornwall Adventure

    West Cornwall Adventure offer tuition in surfing, coasteering and kayaking from their bases at Mullion Cove, Poldhu Cove and Portreath.

  • Kite Surfing

    Kite Surfing is a breathtaking water sport which is very popular along the infamous windy coastlines of Cornwall.

  • Kite Surfing - Hayle

    Located in St Ives Bay, Hayle is classed as a premier Cornish kite surfing spot.

  • Kite Surfing - Marazion

    With the historic St Michael's Mount sitting across the water, this provides any water user in Marazion with an awesome picturesque view.

  • Kite Surfing - Mobius Kite School

    Mobius Kite School, based on Perranporth beach, is approved by the British Kite Surfing Association, and all instructors are fully qualified and experienced.

  • Kite Surfing - Par

    Situated near St Austell on the south coast, Par is perfect when the north coast has to deal with offshore winds because these southerly winds provide an ideal onshore wind for all south facing beaches.

  • Kite Surfing - Perranporth

    Perranporth is an expansive beach that stretches two miles north and is a quarter of a mile wide at low tide.

  • Kite Surfing - Watergate Bay

    Watergate Bay is a Mecca for kite surfers.

  • Quad Biking

    If you're looking for high-speed fun in Cornwall, then quad biking could be for you.

  • Rock Climbing

    Rock climbing is a fantastic outdoor activity to experience while in Cornwall.

  • Rock Climbing - Lower Sharpnose Point

    This rock fin juts out into the sea near Bude and offers testing climbing in a remote location.

  • Sailing

    Sailing and Cornwall go together like strawberries and clotted cream.

  • Sailing - Rock

    Rock: This is a popular destination for sailing types - whether you are a beginner or old hand - near Padstow in North Cornwall.

  • Skydiving

    Skydiving in Cornwall is for those adrenalin junkies who want to throw themselves out of an airplane or helicopter from a great height and view the amazing sight of Cornwall from the air.

  • Surfing

    Surfing is a huge recreational sport and a thriving industry in Cornwall.

  • Surfing - Bluewings Surf School, Newquay

    Bluewings Surf School is based in Newquay, on one of Cornwall’s finest beaches.

  • Surfing - Breakers Surf School, St Agnes

    Breakers Surf School, based at St Agnes, offer tuition in surfing on the coast around St Agnes, Porthtowan and Chapel Porth – a much quieter part of the coast in terms of surfer numbers, ideal for beginners or those seeking a less crowded surf.

  • Surfing - Breathe Adventure, Perranporth & Hayle

    Breathe Adventure provide tuition in surfing, coasteering, bodyboarding and stand-up paddle surfing, on Perranporth and Hayle beaches.

  • Surfing - Cornwall Surf Academy, Holywell Bay

    Cornwall Surf Academy offer surfing lessons for individuals, groups and families, and cater for all levels of ability.

  • Surfing - Dolphin Surf School, Newquay

    Dolphin Surf School is based at Trewinda Lodge, Newquay.

  • Surfing - English Surf School, Newquay

    English Surf School, based on Fistral beach at Newquay, offers professional surf coaching and teaching.

  • Surfing - Fistral Beach, Newquay

    The home of British surfing and the venue for many of the country's top competitions.

  • Surfing - O'Neill Surf Academy, Watergate Bay

    Run by West Coast Surfari, the O’Neill Surf Academy is based at Watergate Bay.

  • Surfing - Perranporth Surf School, Perranporth

    Perranporth Surf School is based at Alcatraz Surf and Beach Hire Shop, right on Perranporth beach.

  • Surfing - Polzeath beach

    Polzeath is an extremely popular place to learn to surf in North Cornwall.

  • Surfing - Porthtowan beach

    Situated in Cornwall's heartland, Porthtowan is a natural choice for surfers from Redruth, Camborne and other Cornish towns.

  • Surfing - Shore Surf School, St Ives Bay

    Shore Surf is a British Surfing Association Level 4 surf school.

  • Surfing - The Escape Surf School, Newquay

    The Escape Surf School at Newquay is open seven days a week.

  • Surfing - The Surf Club, Mawgan Porth

    The Surf Club at Mawgan Porth offer year-round lessons.

  • Surfing - West Cornwall Adventure

    West Cornwall Adventure offer tuition in surfing, coasteering and kayaking from their bases at Mullion Cove, Poldhu Cove and Portreath.

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