Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Porthcurno
A perfect pocket of sand beneath the Minack Theatre. (
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Croyde
Surf-central in Devon, and just as exciting as Fistral. (
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Bantham
South Devon's finest overlooks Burgh Island. (
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Salcombe
Strings of sandy coves connected by ferries. (
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Outdoor Adventures
With miles and miles of unspoilt countryside and coast, getting out and about in the great outdoors is guaranteed to be a
highlight of your trip.
Cycling
Cornwall's
Camel Trail
is the best-known bike path, but the West Country has many more trails to pedal.
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Surfing
Newquay (
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and Croyde (
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) are the surfing hotspots, but there are quieter places to find
some waves.
Hiking
The wild grandeur of Dartmoor (
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) makes for epic hikes, and the South West Coast Path (
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) is
never far away.
Swimming
Take a dip in the outdoor pools of
Plymouth
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and
Penzance
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).
Kayaking
The region's tidal estuaries such as the River Fowey are ideal for exploring by kayak. (
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Coasteering
A cross between rock-climbing, wild swimming and rockpooling; Newquay (
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) is a good place to
try it.
IF YOU LIKEā¦ STARGAZING
If you like nothing better than lying back and gazing up at a star-spangled sky, then you're in luck: since 2011,
Exmoor has been Europe's only designated Dark Sky Reserve, a recognition of the quality of the moor's night-
time skies and the lack of light pollution. Stargazing safaris and organised nighttime walks are offered by the Na-
tional Park Authority (NPA), or you can just bring a pair of binoculars and do your own star-spotting.
Eating Like A Local
Eating your way around the southwest is one of the best ways to experience life through local eyes. From fresh pasties
to just-caught fish, there's a smorgasbord of flavours to savour.
Philps Bakery
Said to be Cornwall's best pasty-maker - although the competition's fierce. (
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Riverford Field Kitchen
Sustainable home-grown farm grub just outside Totnes. (
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Trevaskis Farm
One of the best of Cornwall's many farm shops, near Gwithian. (
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Jelbert's Ices
Only one flavour at this Newlyn ice-cream maker - old-school vanilla made with clotted cream. (
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Newlyn fishmongers
Get your crab, lobster and fish literally straight off the boats. (
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