Cornwall and its coastline
With so much to see and
do in Cornwall you will probably not
want to miss out on a thing!
Although you wont be able to visit
every single attraction in just one
visit we have
provided a
summary of the best that Cornwall has to
offer. In Cornwall you
will find
some of the best beaches in the
country, a wealth of
historic sites, opportunities for
sailing and
leisure pusuits and of
course with its extensive coastline supeb
coastal walks
along the
Coastal Footpath. For young children there are
numerous quality
theme parks
and similar venues.
South coast of Cornwall
This is usually referred to as the Riviera Coast, a calmer coast
shielded from the Atlantic waves with sheltered fishing villages
and bays. A favourite with sailing enthusiasts having prominent
creeks and estuaries, particularly at the Helford Estuary, Fowey
river and the Tamar Estuary
at Plymouth.
North coast of Cornwall
A rugged coastline of towering cliffs and great surfing waves.
Newquay, Budeand other beaches along
this stretch of coastline
are a great favourite with surfers. Equally magnificent are the
coastal walks
with Crackington Haven (just below Bude) having
the highest and steepest cliff in Cornwall.
Popular along this
north coast are also Padstow, Portreath, Perranporth and of
course the great
facourite of them all, St Ives.
West Coast of Cornwall
The furthest part of Cornwall with Lands End being the most
southerly tip. A short drive
inland from Lands End is Penzance
with St Michaels Mount, a small island fortress well worth
a visit.
Moving further along the coast to the Lizard there are a
continuous number of
excellent beaches including huge expanses
of sands at Marazion and Porthleven and yet further
on at Mullion Cove.
