Cornwall Activities
We hope that many of you will turn the wedding into a weekend or longer trip. There are lots of wonderful activities, places to visit and lovely pubs and restaurants in the area. Below are just a few suggestions but there are lots more. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Rock Beach to Brea Hill & Daymer Bay
Starting in Rock, head down Rock Road towards the sea until you get to Rock Quarry Car Park. Follow signs for the south west coast path to walk through the dunes or just walk along the beach. Brea Hill is worth the climb for an amazing view (and it's where we got engaged!)
Daymer Bay to Polzeath
From the car park behind Daymer Bay beach, follow the path out of the west side of the car park and follow the easy coastal path past Greenaway Beach towards Polzeath
The Rumps & Pentire Point
Best accessed by parking at Pentire Farmhouse. Head up the path out of the car park towards the headland, with the cottages on your right, and keeping to the right, when you get to a gate signed to the rumps go right through the gate, heading north until you reach the coastal path. Then turn left and you can follow a beautiful coastal path around the whole headland, taking in the Rumps and Pentire Point (look out for seals swimming!). After Pentire Point, keep following the path back towards Polzeath and when you are nearly at Polzeath beach there's a left turn onto another path taking you back up to the farmhouse
Lundy Bay to Port Quin
Starting at Lundy Bay car park, cross over the road and go through the gate. Follow the path down through the fields until you get to Lundy Bay, where you can climb down to the beach. The path continues up the other side and follows the headland around to Port Quin. On a clear day you can see all the way along the coast to Tintagel Castle.
There's a great cycle track - The Camel Trail - along a disused railway line, from Wadebridge to Padstow in one direction (with nice views out over the estuary) and up to Bodmin in the other direction. Padstow is a great place to stop for lunch (pick up a pasty or fish & chips and sit on the harbour wall), and to wander around. If you head up towards Bodmin don't miss a stop at the Camel Valley Vineyard for a glass or two of English sparkling wine.
Bikes can be rented from Bridge Cycle Hire - it is worth phoning ahead to book them in advance
Surfing
Polzeath is a famous surfing spot and accessible to people at all levels.
There are a number of places where you can rent wetsuits and surfboards, e.g. TJ's Surf Shop, and some great surf school's like Surf's Up!
For those who are keen we're suggesting to meet for a group surf at 1pm on Sunday June 19th
Camel Ski School and Camel Sailing & Powerboat Centre
Rent sailing boats, stand up paddleboards or go waterskiing, wakeboarding or wake surfing
High End
- Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant
- Paul Ainsworth No. 6
- Outlaw's Fish Kitchen & Outlaw's New Road
Camel Valley Vineyard
In a beautiful location on a hillside and the makers of various award winning English wines. Can also be combined with the Camel Cycle Trail (depending on how much tasting you plan to be doing!)
Sharps Brewery
In Rock and the makers of the famous Doom Bar beer. They offer brewery tours and tasting sessions
There is some great local art, including:
- The Rock Road Gallery (Rock)
- Jackson Gallery (Rock)
- Whitewater Gallery (Polzeath)
- Various great options in Padstow