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Beaches and Outdoor Activities

Beaches in South East Cornwall

Cawsand - (G2) Two sand and shingle coves in Cawsand Bay with plenty of facilities in the joined villages of Kingsand and Cawsand. There are rock pools to explore and there is a slipway at Cawsand.
Facilities: Car parking, toilets, restaurants, cafe's, shops, pubs and Post Office nearby.
Dogs: Banned from Easter Day to October 1.
Beach Access: Easy.
Public Transport: By bus from Plymouth rail station.

Portwrinkle - (F2) A sand and shingle beach with a harbour and slipway. Many rock pools to explore.
Facilities: Car parking, toilets, seasonal ice cream and beach gear kiosk, hotel restaurant and bar.
Dogs: Banned from Easter Day to October 1.
Beach Access: Moderate - tarmac paths down cliff.
Public Transport: By bus from Plymouth rail station.

Whitsand Bay - (F2) A 3 mile stretch of perfect sand bordered by rock pools. The 250 foot high cliffs are dotted with chalets and the bay finishes in the East with the near island that is Rame Head, surmounted by a C14 chapel.
Facilities: Car parking, ice cream vans, NO toilets, cafe, restaurant.
Dogs: Allowed all year.
Beach Access: Difficult - steep and mostly unsurfaced paths.
Public Transport: By bus from Plymouth rail station.

Downderry and Seaton - (F2) This sand and shingle beach is a narrow strip at the base of low cliffs at Downderry which broadens into the mouth of the Seaton Valley in the West. The River Seaton winds across the beach and provides a play pool for kids.
Facilities: Car parking, toilets, cafe, restaurant, shop, pub.
Dogs: Banned from Easter Day to October 1.
Beach Access: Easy
Public Transport: By bus from Plymouth rail station.

Looe - (F2) A working fishing harbour with much to see. The seafront sandy beach is popular with families and extends some way along the coast to the East, though it becomes rather rocky in places.
Facilities: Car parking, toilets, cafes, restaurants, shops, pubs.
Dogs: Banned all year.
Beach Access: Easy
Public Transport: Rail and Bus.

Par Sands - (E2) An extensive area of firm sand backed by dunes with plenty of beach at all states of the tide.
Facilities: Car parking, toilets, cafe, shop, pub.
Dogs: Allowed all year.
Beach Access: Easy
Public Transport: Rail and Bus.

Beaches in West Cornwall - this section is obviously far from complete yet

Widemouth Bay - (E4) The beach consists of a mile of flat sand backed by low cliffs and grassy fields. The beach is rocky in places providing many rock pools harbouring marine wildlife. Widemouth bay is popular with surfers and its coastal paths provide excellent views.
Facilities: Car parking, toilets, cafe's, shops nearby.
Dogs: Banned from Easter to October on some of the beach.
Beach Access: Easy.
Public Transport: ?

Polzeath - (D3) At the mouth of the Camel Estuary this is a superb family beach with a large expanse of sand and is excellent for surfing and bathing and is regularly cleaned. National Trust land adjacent to the beach provides footpaths leading to Pentire Point giving superb views from the Rump headlands.
Facilities: Car parking, toilets, cafe's, shops, surf board hire nearby.
Dogs: Banned from Easter to October.
Beach Access: Easy.
Public Transport: ?

Outdoors and Activity Sites

Active-8 - South East Cornwall company offering a wide variety of organised outdoor activities.
Bake Lakes (F3) - beautiful fishing lakes. 4 coarse and 3 fly. Equipment hire and tuition. Novices welcome.
The Camel Trail (D3) - cycle way along disused railway line. (PT)
Ghost Walks Penzance and St Ives (B2) (01736 331206) - "Dare you take a walk...."
Indoor Karting, Camborne (C2) (01209 711993)
Outdoor Karting, Menheniot (F3) (01579 347229)
St Eval Kart Racing Newquay (D3) (01637 860160) - "Largest and fastest track in the West"
Tamar Canoe Expeditions (F3) - kayak down the Tamar. No experience or equipment required
More ideas for holiday planning can be found on The St Germans Local Area Page and The Hayle Local Area Page

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	Cawsand - (G2) Two sand and shingle coves in Cawsand Bay with plenty of facilities in the joined villages of Kingsand and Cawsand. There are rock pools to explore and there is a slipway at Cawsand. Facilities: Car parking, toilets, restaurants, cafe's, shops, pubs and Post Office nearby. Dogs: Banned from Easter Day to October 1. Beach Access: Easy. Public Transport: By bus from Plymouth rail station.
	Portwrinkle - (F2) A sand and shingle beach with a harbour and slipway. Many rock pools to explore. Facilities: Car parking, toilets, seasonal ice cream and beach gear kiosk, hotel restaurant and bar. Dogs: Banned from Easter Day to October 1. Beach Access: Moderate - tarmac paths down cliff. Public Transport: By bus from Plymouth rail station.
	Whitsand Bay - (F2) A 3 mile stretch of perfect sand bordered by rock pools. The 250 foot high cliffs are dotted with chalets and the bay finishes in the East with the near island that is Rame Head, surmounted by a C14 chapel. Facilities: Car parking, ice cream vans, NO toilets, cafe, restaurant. Dogs: Allowed all year. Beach Access: Difficult - steep and mostly unsurfaced paths. Public Transport: By bus from Plymouth rail station.
	Downderry and Seaton - (F2) This sand and shingle beach is a narrow strip at the base of low cliffs at Downderry which broadens into the mouth of the Seaton Valley in the West. The River Seaton winds across the beach and provides a play pool for kids. Facilities: Car parking, toilets, cafe, restaurant, shop, pub. Dogs: Banned from Easter Day to October 1. Beach Access: Easy Public Transport: By bus from Plymouth rail station.
	Looe - (F2) A working fishing harbour with much to see. The seafront sandy beach is popular with families and extends some way along the coast to the East, though it becomes rather rocky in places. Facilities: Car parking, toilets, cafes, restaurants, shops, pubs. Dogs: Banned all year. Beach Access: Easy Public Transport: Rail and Bus.
	Par Sands - (E2) An extensive area of firm sand backed by dunes with plenty of beach at all states of the tide. Facilities: Car parking, toilets, cafe, shop, pub. Dogs: Allowed all year. Beach Access: Easy Public Transport: Rail and Bus.