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Outdoor Activities in Cornwall

Outdoor Activities in Cornwall

Outdoor activities across Cornwall - cycling the Camel Trail, zip wires at Adrenalin Quarry, skydiving at Perranporth, watersports at Watergate Bay, and boat trips along the coast.

Cornwall’s geography does most of the work. Two hundred miles of coast, a significant inland moor, and a network of disused railway lines converted to traffic-free paths give the county an outdoor offer that runs well beyond beach and surf.

The Camel Trail is the most used. The old railway line from Padstow to Bodmin and on to Wenford Bridge runs 18 miles through the Camel Valley, entirely traffic-free. Bike hire is available at both ends, and the section between Padstow and Wadebridge follows the estuary closely enough that you can watch the tide. It handles all fitness levels.

Adrenalin Quarry near Liskeard uses a flooded slate quarry as the backdrop for zip wires, an aquapark, a giant swing, and axe throwing. It operates at a different register from the walking trails - faster, louder, and built around the quarry’s natural drop of around 100 metres.

Sky Diving at Perranporth offers tandem jumps from 10,000 feet over the north Cornish coast. The drop zone sits above Perranporth Beach, which means the approach and the landing are both worth the price of the jump.

Wavehunters at Watergate Bay provides surfing and watersports instruction from one of Cornwall’s most consistent surf beaches. The bay is two miles long with open Atlantic exposure and works for beginners because the waves break predictably.

Looe Island Nature Reserve is a different kind of outdoor activity - the Cornwall Wildlife Trust manages the island as a marine conservation area, and seasonal boat trips from Looe give access to the walking trails, seal colonies, and seabird nesting sites that are otherwise inaccessible.

Lakeside Cycles at Helston offers bike hire with traffic-free routes out to Loe Bar and Porthleven - a short, flat option well suited to families.

Coast Boat Trips
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Coast Boat Trips

Family Run Boat Tour Company Showing you the Best Cornwall has to Offer

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A family-run business with a strong connection to the Cornish coast, Jack, Kat, and their knowledgeable team of guides will give you the chance to witness Cornwall’s unique heritage from the water as well as the rich ecosystem that supports a huge array of wildlife.

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Padstow Speed Boat Ride
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Padstow Speed Boat Ride

Thrilling High Speed Tour of the Coastline

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If you are a bit of a thrill seeker and love a bit of speed then this is a fantastic way to explore the gorgeous Cornish coast in and around the Padstow area and Camel Estuary.

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