50 things to do without a car
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Get active!1. Getactive!
2. Relax...
3. Old-fashionedoutdooradventures
4. Explorewhat’sonourdoorstep
5. Ahoythere,matey!
6. WalkfromPolkerrisaroundDodmanPointandMenabilly
7. BeachdayatPolkerris
8. WatersportsatPolkerris
9. ExplorePolruanandLanticBay
10. Foweyriveradventure
11. DiscoverDaphneduMaurier’sFowey
12. Gocanoeing–Canadianstyle
13. Adayonthegreen
14. HaveyourownsportsdayatPolkythLeisureCentre
15. DiscoverStAustell’sminingheritage
16. VisittheEdenProject
17. Edenbybike
18. ExplorethePentewanValleyTrailbybike
19. DiscoverGorranHaven
20. AgranddayoutinMevagissey
21. FishforyoursupperinMevagissey
22. WalkthePentewanValleyTrail
23. ExploreFowey
24. Get‘wet&wild’inPorthpean
25. VisittheLostGardensofHeligan
26. StAustellBreweryCentre
27. AnartydayoutinStIves
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Get active!28. AgranddayoutinLooe
29. Afun-packeddayinNewquay
30. DiscoverBritain’smaritimeheritageinPlymouth
31. AScillyadventure
32. AgranddayoutinLostwithiel
33. UncoverFalmouth
34. ExploreTruro
35. DiscoverTrewithenGardens
36. Meetthetortoises
37. DiscoversomeofCornwall’sbest-keptsecretswithCornish CelticTours
38. Explorethecountrysideonhorseback
39. CheckoutthelatestfilmsinStAustell
40. AwalkfromPenricetoPorthpean
41. TakeatripontheRiverFal
42. DiscovertheHelfordRiver
43. AdayoutatDairyLand
44. Takeatriponasteamtrain
45. CycletheCamelTrail
46. Tryyourhandat10-pinbowling
47. ExploretheLuxulyanValley
48. VisitPineLodgeGardens
49. MagicalStMawes
50. Takeahorse-drawncarriageride
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Get active!There’snothingbetterthanthebuzzyou
getafterexercise.AndthereareplentyofwaystogetthatglowwithoutevenhavingtoleaveBosinver.Swim,playtennis,work
outinthegymorjogaroundoutwoodland.Ifyou’reinthemoodtoventurealittlefurtherafield,pickuponeofourtrailroutesfromtheofficeandtakeinthe
surroundingcountrysideasyouwalk,jogorcycle.Finishoffyourdayandeasethose
hard-workingmuscleswithasauna.
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Relax...Oneofthebestthingsyoucandowhenyougoaway
onholidayishavea‘donothing’day.Afterall,therestoftheyearyou’rebusyrushingaround,sowhynottake
sometimeoutandenjoylivinglifeataslowerpace?Andwhenwesay‘donothing’,wedon’tmean
absolutelynothing.Whetherit’slyingbesidethepoolinthesunshinewithagoodbook,sittingonthepatioallmorningwithcoffee,croissantsandthemorning
papersorcurlinguponthesofatowatchaDVD,indulgeyourselfwithalittletimeout.Andifyou
wanttoreallyrelax,treatyourselftoamassagewithCornwallNaturalTherapiesorbookRachel’sprivate
chefserviceforadinnertoremember–noeffortrequired!
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Old-fashioned outdoor adventures
TakeinspirationfromtheFamousFiveorSwallowsandAmazons(lashingsofgingerbeeroptional)andgetoutandexploretheoutdoorswiththechildren.Followthefarmtrail,huntthehiddenanimals,playcricketorrounders,flyakite,picnicbythelake,climbtreesandbuildadeninthewoods.Coveredinmudandrollingaroundonthegroundlaughing,itwillbedifficulttotellwho’shavingmorefun–youorthekids.
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Explore what’s on our doorstep
Pickuponeofourlocalwalking/cyclingtrailguidesfromtheofficeanddiscoverarangeofdelights–rightonourdoorstep.Whatcouldbemoreperfectthanaleisurelywalkorcyclefollowedbyapublunch?Our
local,thePolgoothInn,datesbacktothe16thcenturyandhasrecentlywonanawardforitsfood.
Alternatively,carryontoHewasWaterandstopforlunchattheHewasInn.
Gettingthere:Justashortwalk/cycleaway.
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Ahoy there, matey!DiscoverthefascinatingmaritimehistoryofCharles-
town.There’splentytoseeanddoaroundtheharbour,whichishometotheSquareSailsfleet,andisa
popularlocationforfilmingperioddramas(watchoutforfilmcrewsandpirateships!)TheShipwreckand
HeritageCentrehasthelargestcollectionofshipwreckartefactsintheUK,andiswellworthalook.
Charlestownbeachisgreatforfamilies–idealforsandcastle-buildingcompetitionsandswimming.
HeadtoCharlie’sTeaRoomforascrumptiouslunchorafternoontea.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.
http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/restormel/charles-town.htm
http://www.shipwreckcharlestown.com/
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Walk from Polkerris around Dodman Point
and MenabillyFromPolkerris,there’salovelycircularwalkwhichtakesinpartofthecoastpatharound
DodmanPointandMenabilly(approx6miles).Ifyou’refeelingmoreenergetic,continueontoFoweyandcatchthebusbackfromthere
lateron.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFoweyandgetoffat
Polkerris.
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Beach day at Polkerris
PolkerrisisatraditionalCornishfishingvillagewithanidyllicsandycove.LikeCharlestown,it’salsofeaturedinseveralTVdramasandfilms.Whenyougethungry,
trySam’sOntheBeach–thefood’sjustasfantasticastheatmosphere!They’vetransformedtheoldRNLIlifeboatstationbesidethebeachatPolkerrisinto
astylishrestaurantwitharangeoflocally-sourcedproduceservedbyfriendlystaff.Ifyou’dpreferamoretraditionalCornishpub,theRashleighInnhasexcellent
foodandaterraceoverlookingthebeachwhereyoucanenjoyacoldbeerasyouwatchthesunsetinthe
evening.Bliss.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFoweyandgetoffatPolkerris.
www.rashleighinnpolkerris.co.uk
www.samsfowey.co.uk
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Watersports at Polkerris
Fancyanenergeticdayout?PolkerrisBeachhasfirst-classwatersportsfacilties.Hireakayakfrom
thePolkerrisBeachCompany(basedina17thcenturypilchardstore,rightonthebeach)and
paddlearoundthebay,ortrysailingorwindsurfinglessons.Afterallthatactivity,trythePolkadotCafé
foranextra-specialhotchocolateandahome-madecupcake.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFoweyandgetoffat
Polkerris.
www.polkerrisbeach.com
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Explore Polruan and Lantic Bay
ThisisalovelycircularwalkwithbeautifulviewsoftheFoweyestuary.StartoffatPolruanandmake
yourwayalongthecoastalpathtoLanticBay(dogswelcomeonthebeachallyearround).Cooloffwith
adipinthesea,thencontinueyourwalkbacktoPolruanforawell-deservedcreamtea.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.Whenyouarrive
inFowey,taketheshorttripacrossthewateronthePolruanFerry.
www.polruan.org.uk
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Fowey river adventure
WhenyouarriveinFowey,hireamotorboatfromthequayandpotteruptherivertoGolantandback.Try
yourhandatcatchingcrabsfromthequaythenheadtoPinkyMurphy’sonMainStreetforamemorablelunch
orafternoontea.Thiseclectic,quirky,cafeservesgreatfoodandsmoothiestodiefor.Ifit’schilly,theirfamous
FatBoyhotchocolatewillwarmyouupatreat.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.
www.fowey-boat-hire.co.uk
www.pinkymurphys.com
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Discover Daphnedu Maurier’s Fowey
StartbybrowsingsomeofthemoreunusualshopsinFowey,thentaketheBodinnickFerryandclimbthe
hilltothestartoftheHallWalk.HeadingtowardsPol-ruan,everytwistandturnrevealsanotherbreathtaking
view.It’snothardtoseewhyduMaurierwassoin-spiredbythispartofCornwall.SitdownandrelaxwithacreamteabeforetakingthepassengerfootferrybacktoFoweyandtakingintheDaphneDuMaurierLiterary
Centre.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.
www.fowey.co.uk
www.dumaurier.org
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Go canoeing...Canadian style!
Canadiancanoesarelarge,opencanoeswhichcanbepaddledbyseveralpeople–idealforfamiliesorlargegroups.Active8willteachyouhowto
paddleandsteeryourcanoebeforeleadingyouonanadventureuponeofthenearbytidalrivers.
Happypaddling!
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.
http://activities.activecornwall.co.uk/event/Canoe-ing-in-Cornwall
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A day on the green
Ifyou’reagolfenthusiast,you’reinluck-StAustellGolfClubisrightonourdoorstep.There’sadriving
rangeaswellasapopular18-holecourse.Visitorsareverywelcome.
Gettingthere:TheGolfClubisapproximately15minutes’walkfromBosinver.
TurnrightoutofthedriveandwalktowardsStAustell.TakethefirstrightontoTregongeeves
Lane.FollowthelanedowntoreachtheGolfClub.
www.staustellgolf.co.uk
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Have your own sports day at Polkyth Leisure Centre
HeadtoPolkythLeisureCentreinStAustellandgoswimming,playsquashorfootball,gotoadanceclassorworkoutinthegym.Idealforrainydays
andactivefamilies!
Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustellthenwalktotheleisurecentre.
www.polkythleisure.co.uk
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Discover St Austell’s mining heritage
Setin26acresofwoodland,ChinaClayCountryParkisidealforafamilydayout.Nowpartofthe
CornishMiningWorldHeritageSite,theParkissetinthegroundsoftwoformerworkingchinaclaypits.Findouthowchinaclaywasmined,whatit
wasusedfor,andwhatitwasliketoliveandworkinthearea.Kidswilllovethecommando-style
assaultcourse.
Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,walkalongtheClayTrailtotheChinaClayMuseum,
thengetthebusbacktoTrelowth.
www.wheal-martyn.com
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Visit the Eden ProjectTheEdenProjectisoneoftheUK’stopvisitorattractions,andwe’reluckyenoughtohaveitrightonourdoorstep.
It’sgreattovisitatanytimeoftheyear–andwhenyou’reinsidethebiomesmeansitdoesn’tmatterifit’sraining
outside.Duringthewintermonthskidsofallageswillbedelightedbytheicerink.Thereareoftenspecialeventsforfamiliesandchildrenduringschoolholidays-checkoutthe
eventscalendartofindoutwhat’shappeningduringyourstay.
Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,thentakeFirstBus101fromStAustellRailwayStationtotheEdenProject
(discountedticketsforpeopleusingpublictransport).
www.edenproject.com
www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/find-us/by-bus-or-train.php
http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/whats-on/kids-and-families.php
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Eden by bikeThelandscapesurroundingStAustellhasbeen
shapedbytheclayminingindustry.TheClayTrailsstretchformiles,givingvisitorsthechanceto
explorethisscenicareaofCornwallandfindoutmoreaboutitsheritage.Whynottakeadayto
explorethetrails,combinedwithavisittoEden?You’llgetadiscountedticketfortravellingbybike.
Gettingthere:Pedalpower!YoucanfindmapsofhowtogettoEdenhere:
http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/
find-us/on-foot-or-bike.php
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Explore the Pentewan Valley Trail by bike
HirebikesfromPentewanValleyCycleHire(they’llevendeliverthemtoyouatBosinver)andspendtheday
exploringthePentewanValley.ThetrailrunsalongthebedofanoldnarrowgaugerailwayfromStAustelltoPentewan.Takealeisurelytripthroughbeautifulwoodland,andfollow
theriverdowntotheseatoreachthesandybeachandharbouratPentewan.
FromBosinver,youcaneasilycycledowntotheLostGardensofHeligan(particularlydelightfulinspring)andbackviathepicturesquefishingvillageofMevagissey.
Gettingthere:Pedalpower
http://www.pentewanvalleycyclehire.co.uk/home.html
http://www.claytrails.co.uk/TrailPentewan.html
http://www.heligan.com/
http://www.mevagissey.net/
http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/Mevagissey/
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Discover Gorran Haven
GorranHavenisacharminglittlevillageabout3milessouthwestofMevagisseywhichdatesbacktothe13thcentury.Withitssafe,sandybeach,itmakesforanidealfamilydayout.Ifyoufancyawalk,youcanfollowthecoastroundtoVault
BeachandmakeyourwaybacktoGorranthroughthelanes.
Gettingthere:CatchtheWesternGreyhound526busfromPolgoothtoGorranHaven.
http://www.gorranhaven.org.uk/
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A grand day out in Mevagissey
Mevagisseyisatraditional,unspoiltfishingvillagewithahistoryofboatbuilding–andsmuggling.Just5miles
fromStAustellandtheEdenProject,Mevagisseyiswellworthavisit.Wanderthroughthenarrow
alleyways,andyoumightjustdiscoversomehiddentreasures.Therearenumerouspubs,restaurantsandcafestotemptyou–andexcellentfishandchips.The
kidswillloveittoo–takethemcrabbingontheharbourorcheckoutthemodelrailwayortheaquarium.
Gettingthere:TheWesternGreyhound526alsorunsPolgoothtoMevagissey.AlternativelyyoucancatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstBus26to
Mevagissey,whichrunsmorefrequently.
http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/Mevagissey/
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Fish for your supper in Mevagissey
Ifyou’veneverbeenfishingatseabeforeyou’reinforarealtreat.Taketotheoceanwavesandgofishingformackerel(onehourtrip)orgowreck
fishing(halforfulldaytrip).Don’tforgettotakeaphotoofanythingyoucatch–especiallyifyou
managetoreelinabigfish!
Gettingthere:TheWesternGreyhound526alsorunsPolgoothtoMevagissey.Alternativelyyoucan
catchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstBus26toMevagissey,whichrunsmorefrequently.
http://www.mevagisseyfishing.co.uk/index.htm
http://www.mevagissey.net/fishing.htm
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Walk the Pentewan Valley Trail
Thisisalovely,relaxingwalkideaforfamilieswithyoungchildrenorawalkwiththedog.ThetrailrunsalongthebedofanoldnarrowgaugerailwayfromSt
AustelltoPentewan,soit’smostlyflat.Thetrailtakesyouthroughbeautifulwoodlandandalongthebanksoftheriver.Youcaneitherwalkbothways,orcatch
thebustoPentewan.Relaxonthebeachwithapicnicorlingeroveracoffeeandcakeintheharbour.When
you’rereadytosetoffagain,takealeisurelystrollbacktoBosinveralongthePentewanValleyTrail.
Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstBus26toMevagisseyandgetoffatPentewan.
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Explore Fowey
Fowey(pronounced‘Foy’)isapicturesque,historictownonthebanksoftheriverwhichbearsthesamename.AsadesignatedAreaofOutstandingNaturalBeautythisisdefinitelyoneplaceyou’llwanttoget
yourcameraout!Foweyisstillaworkingportandhasarangeofinterestingshopsandgalleriestowander
round,withlotsofworkbylocalartistsonoffer.Whenyou’rereadytostopforlunchorafternoontea,there’s
plentytochoosefrom.
Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstBus26toMevagissey,thentakeMevagissey/
Foweyferry.
http://www.mevagissey-ferries.co.uk/
http://www.fowey.co.uk/
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Get ‘wet & wild’ in Porthpeah
Thisone’sfortheadrenalinejunkies–orkidswithexcessenergy!PorthpeanisjustoutsideStAustellandaneasybikerideawayfromBosinver.Theydoallsortsofadventurousactivitiesonlandandsea,includingsea
kayaking,whitewaterkayakingandcanoeing,rockpooling,sailing,orienteering,archery,ropescourses
andindoorclimbing.
Gettingthere:CycletoPorthpeanOutdoorEducationCentre,PL266AZ.TurnrightonColizaHill/A390
(towardsStAustell/TregoneevesLane.TurnrightatSawlesRoad,thenrightagainatTregorrickRoad.TurnleftthenrighttoreachPorthpeanOutdoorEducation
CentreatCastleGothaFarm.
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=8884
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Visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan
SomemightsayaholidayinCornwallisn’tcompletewithoutavisittoHeligan.Discoverthestoryofoneofthenation’sfavouritegardens.Withover80acresofancient
woodland,there’splentyofspacetowander,andwonder,asyoucomeacrossitscarefullyconcealeddelights.
Spotkingfishersatthelakes,andmarvelatthewoodlandsculpturesorthecarpetofbluebellsinspring.Onceyou’ve
workedupanappetite,headtothetearoomforaproperCornishcreamteaorhome-cookedlunch.
Gettingthere:Walk(approx.1hour30mins),cycleortakethebus.
TurnleftoutofthedrivewayandtowardsthevillageofSticker(RoseHill).WhenyoureachSticker,turnleftatChapelHillontoNunneryHill.ContinuetotheendofNunneryHill,thenturnright
toreachtheLostGardensofHeligan.
Ifyou’drathertravelbybus,catchFirstBus26fromPolgoothtowardsMevagissey.Turnleftoutofthedriveandleftagaininto
thevillageofPolgooth.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.
www.heligan.com
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St Austell Brewery Centre
FindoutaboutthehistoryoftheStAustellBreweryintheirinteractivemuseum,includingthebeers,winesandspiritstheyproduceandtheCornish
familieswhocreatedthem.YoucanwalkthroughtheVictorianbreweryandseethebrewingprocessforyourself,andthere’salsothechancetosample
someoftheiraward-winningalesforfree(grown-upsonly!)Ifyou’rehungry,there’shome
cookedpubfoodonofferintheHicksBar.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellthenwalktotheBreweryCentre.
http://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/visitor-centre.html
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An arty day out in St Ives
TravellingtoStIvesbytrainisanexperienceinitself.ThebranchlinebetweenStErthandStIvesissimplystunning,with
viewsofsomeofthemostbeautifulstretchofcoastlineinCornwall.There’sloadstodoinStIves,nomatterwhatthe
weather’slike.Enjoyicecreamsonthebeach,pastiesorcreamteasandwanderroundsomeofthequirkyshopsandgalleries. TheTateStIvesoverlooksPorthmeorBeachandrunsregulareventsforfamilies/children.Nearby,theBarbaraHepworth
museumiswellworthavisit,withasmallbutdelightfulgardenfeaturingsomeofhersculptures.Youcanevenpeakintoher
studioandgetafascinatinginsightintohowsheworked. Ifyou’refeelinginspired,whynotmakeyourownsand
sculptureonthebeachafterwards?
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetraintoStIves(you’llhaveto
changetothebranchlinetoStIveswhenyouarriveatStErth).
http://www.stives-cornwall.co.uk/
http://www.tate.org.uk/stives/
http://www.tate.org.uk/stives/hepworth/
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A grand day out in Looe
ThebranchlinefromLiskeardtoLooepassesthroughsomelovelycountrysidefollowingthepathoftheriver.Looeitselfisdividedbytheriver–there’s
abridgejoiningEastLooetoWestLooe.ThefamousBanjoPier(namedafterthemusicalinstrumentit
resembles)isagreatplacetowatchtheboatsgoinginandoutoftheharbour.Ifyoufancygoingfishing
oronaboattrip,thereareplentytochoosefrom.Orsimplyrelax,exploretheshopsandenjoythebeach.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetraintoLiskeard
andchangetotheLooeValleyLine.
http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/Looe/
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A fun-packed day in Newquay
Forafabulousfamilydayout,headtoNewquay.WithsomeofthebestbeachesinCornwall,it’sidealforsurfing,body
boardingandotherwatersports.Thereareseveralsurfschoolsofferinglessonsforfamiliesand/orchildren.
TheBlueReefAquariumboastsaspectacularunderwatertunnelwithahugevarietyoftropicalfish,whileNewquayZoo
haslotsofanimalstoseefrompenguinstolions,monkeys,snakesandparrots.Theyrun‘animalencounter’sessionswhere
youcanfindoutmoreaboutyourfavouriteanimalsandgetalittlecloser–ifyoudare!They’vealsogotanexcellentchildren’splay
area(sorrymumsanddads–thisone’sjustforkids).
Gettingthere:Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittlewaydownthe
road.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.WhenyougettoTruro,changetoFirstbus89/90toNewquay.
http://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/
http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/newquay.htm
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Discover Britain’s maritime heritage
in PlymouthPlymouth’sBarbicanisthegatewaytoBritain’smaritime
heritage.WalkdowntheMayflowerStepsandfindoutaboutthePilgrimFathers’historicvoyagetoAmericain1620.StrollalongtheseafrontpasttheCitadeltoPlymouthHoeforstunningviewsouttosea.Smeaton’sTowerstandsoutformiles-climbupitfor
agreatviewofthebowlinggreenwhereSirFrancisDrakefamouslyfinishedhisgamebeforetakingontheSpanish
Armadain1588(theystillplaybowlstheretoday).
TheHoeisapopularareaforlocalsandvisitors,andthere’salwayssomethinghappeningonthewater,withwarships,
ferries,trawlersandloadsofdifferentsailingboatscominginandoutoftheharbour.Ifyoufancyalittleretailtherapy,
Plymouthhasmorethanenoughtokeepeventheshopaholicshappy.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetraintoPlymouth.
http://www.plymouthbarbican.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Hoe
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A Scilly adventureYou’llbespoiltforchoiceforthingstodointheScillies.Therearescoresofbeautifulsandybeachesandmilesofoutstandingcountryside,toexplore,withover60milesofwalkingroutesandtrails.Watchoutfordolphins,basking
sharksandseals,whichareoftenseenneartheshore.
Theislandsalsohaveavibrantculturewithanactiveartsscene.You’llfindjewellerydesignerstochocolatemakers,
paintersandcraftworkersworkingandexhibitinghere.Eachislandhasitsowncharacter–andaguidedtourwithoneofthelocal‘characters’canbetheperfectwaytoget
feelforwhicheverislandyou’vechosentovisit.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThencatchthetraintoPenzanceandtake
ahelicopterortheScillonianferrytotheScillyIsles.
http://www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk/timetable_sc3.asp
http://www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com/
http://www.simplyscilly.co.uk/
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A grand day out in Lostwithiel
Lostwithielisahavenforantiquelovers,withlotsofinterestingshopstopotteraroundandsomeveryenticingtearooms.TakeawalktonearbyRestormelCastle,whichdatesbacktothe13thcenturyandsawactionduringtheCivilWar
in1644.ThecastlestandsonanearlierNormanmoundandissurroundedbyadeepdefensiveditch.Withfantasticviews
acrossthelocalarea,includingtheRiverFowey,todayit’sanidealspotforapicnic.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thentakeWesternGreyhoundbus523orthetraintoLostwithiel.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/restormel-castle/
http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk/
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Uncover FalmouthFalmouthhasavarietyofinterestingshop,galleriesand
cafestowhileawaythetime.TheNationalMaritimeMuseumhassomefantasticinteractiveexhibits.StopatRickStein’sfor
fishandchips.Ifyoufancyastroll,takeashortwalktoGyllingvaseBeachandtheaward-winningGyllyBeachCafé). PendennisCastleisjustashortwalkupthehillandagreat
placeforfamilieswithlotstoseeanddoandplentyofspacetorunaroundorhaveapicnic.BuiltbyHenryVIII,thecastle
hasseenactioninseveralconflicts,includingWWIandWWII. Experiencethesights,soundsandsmellsofbattleandspottheenemyfleetapproachingthrougharangeofinteractiveexhibits
andhands-onactivities.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetrainontheMaritime
linetoFalmouth.
http://www.nmmc.co.uk/http://www.rickstein.com/Rick-Stein’s-Fish-and-Chips-
Falmouth.html
http://www.gyllybeach.com/
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/
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Explore TruroTruroisapicturesquecitywhichhaslotsoflittlewinding
streetsandalleywaystowanderaroundandalovelyriversidewalk.Discoverawealthofsmall,specialityshopsandcoffeehousesintuckedawayplaces.Thecathedralisattheheart
ofthecity.It’sopenforvisitorseveryday,whoarealsowelcometojointhemduringanyoftheservices.Truroisalso
hometotheRoyalCornwallMuseumwhichhasavarietyofexhibitions,displaysandeventsrelatingtoallthingsCornish
throughouttheyear.
Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittlewaydowntheroad.
Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.
http://www.enjoytruro.co.uk/welcome
http://www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/
http://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/
www.bosinver.co.uk
Discover Trewithen Gardens
TrewithenisahistoricestateclosetoBosinverwithimpressivegardensanddelightfulwoodlandwalks.–itisinternationallyrenownedforitsmagnoliasandcamellias. TheHouseisequallyimpressive,datingbacktothe18thcentury.Don’tmisstheteashopforwhat’sarguablyone
ofthebestteashopsinCornwall.
Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtowardsTruroandgetoffatTrewithen.Turnleftoutofthedrive
andwalkalittlewaydowntheroad.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.
http://www.trewithengardens.co.uk/home
www.bosinver.co.uk
Meet the tortoisesJustdowntheroadfromBosinver,thetortoisegardenisgreatforkids.Theyprovideasanctuaryforallbreedsof
tortoise–thereareover140toseeranginginagefromnewlyhatchedtotortoisesover90yearsold.Ifyoufancyalittle
retailtherapy,stopatGriggs.
Gettingthere:TurnleftoutofthedriveandwalktowardsthevillageofSticker.FollowthesignsforGriggs
CountryStore.WhenyoureachGriggsfollowthesignstoLowerStickerthentakethefirstrightturn.Gopast
SOSSaddlerytoreachTopangaTortoiseGarden.
http://www.thetortoisegarden.co.uk/
http://www.magrigg.co.uk/
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Discover some ofCornwall’s best-kept secrets
with Cornish Celtics ToursCornishCelticToursoffersasmall,personaltour,witha
maximumof16peopleonatour.Choosefromavarietyofroutes,includingthepopularKingArthurandCoastlinetours.
Gettingthere:ToursdepartfromtheBritanniaInnatTregrehan,StAustell.TakethebustoStAustellthenwalk
totheBritanniaInn.
http://www.cornishceltictours.co.uk/
www.bosinver.co.uk
Explore the countryside on Horseback
WanderthroughthegloriousCornishcountrysidebyhorseback.TheBoskellRidingCentreofferstreksforadultsandchildrenandhasarangeoffriendlyhorses
waitingtomeetyou.
Ifyou’veneverbeenonahorsebefore,don’tworry!
Completebeginnersareverywelcome.
BoskellRidingCentre,TrenanceDowns,StAustell,PL265RG.T:0172673049
Gettingthere:CycleortakethebustoStAustell,thenwalkorcycletheshortdistancetoBoskell.
www.bosinver.co.uk
Check out the latest films in St Austell
Ifyou’relookingforarainydayactivityorjustwanttorelaxandenjoythelatestcinematicofferings,WhiteRiverCinema
inStAustellhasseveralscreensshowingarangeoffilms.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellthenwalktothecinema.
http://www.wtwcinemas.co.uk/
www.bosinver.co.uk
Pentewan, Trenarren and back (the hard way)FollowthelanepastApplecottagetoPolgooth,thentake
TrelowethRoad.WhenyoureachPentewanRoad,turnlefttoreachthevillageofLondonApprenticeandpickupthe
PentewanValleyTrail.OnceyoureachPentewan,gopastthepub(orcallinifyou’reinneedofrefreshments)thenthroughthetown
squarebearingleftupthehill.About200yardsupyou’llseeafootpathtotheright.Passingbyalmshousesandthechurch,fol-lowthefootpathtoTrenarren.There’sasmall,prettybeachhere
whichisanidealstopforabreakorapicniclunch.
BearleftandjointhetrailtoKingsWoodandbacktoLondonApprentice.Phew!
Thisisaslightlymorechallengingwalkbuttheviewscertainly
makeitworththeextraeffort!Ifyoufancysomethingalittlemoreleisurely,trythePentewanValleyTrail(number22).
Gettingthere:Byfoot
www.bosinver.co.uk
Take a trip on the River Fal
EnterpriseBoatsrunregulartripsontheRiverFalfromTrurotoFalmouth.Whetheryouchooseamorning,lunchtimeor
afternooncruise,takingaleisurelyvoyagedowntherivergivesyouthechancetoappreciatealltheareahastoofffrom
adifferentperspective.OnthewaytoFalmouth,you’llcatchtantalisingglimpsesofthesmallcreeksthatjointheRiverFalandthegrandarchitectureofTrelissickHouseandTregothnan
Mansion.Thetripcovers12miles,andtakesapproximatelyonehour.StopoffonthewaythereorbackandexploreTrelissick
GardensorTolverne(don’tmisscreamteasatSmugglersCottage!)
Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittlewaydowntheroad.
Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.
http://www.enterprise-boats.co.uk/
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-trelissickgarden
http://www.lookaroundcornwall.com/cafes/smugglers-cot-tage-tolverne.htm
www.bosinver.co.uk
Discover the Helford River
SincetheMiddleAges,peoplehavebeentravellingacrossHelfordRiverbyferry.Backthen,itwasanimportantlink
betweencommunities,andlocalpeopleusedittotransporttheirproducetoFalmouthtosellatthemarket.Today,theferry’s
mostlyusedbypeopleforleisurepurposes,andbikes,dogsandpushchairsareallwelcomeonboard.Theareasurrounding
theHelfordisbeautifulatanytimeofyear.Withseveraloutstandinggardenstovisit,oldpubsfullofcharacteranddelightfulwalk,there’splentytoseeanddo.Ifyoufancy
exploringtheriverunderyourownsteam,youcanhireself-drivemotorboatsorkayaks.
Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittlewaydowntheroad.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.WhenyouarriveinTruro,changetothe
WesternGreyhound500toHelfordPassage.
http://www.helford-river-boats.co.uk/
www.bosinver.co.uk
A day out in Dairyland
DairyLandhaslotsforallthefamily,evenwhenit’sraining.Kidswilllovefeedingtheanimals,ponyridesandtractorsgalore.The‘BullPen’indoorplayareaisfantasticandthere’sagreatoutdoorplaygroundplus
naturetrailsandmuch,muchmore.
Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro,thenchangetoFirstbus89/90toNewquayandgetoffatDairyLand.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittleway
downtheroad.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.
http://www.dairylandfarmworld.com
www.bosinver.co.uk
Take a trip on a steam train
Foratrulymemorabledayout,stepbackintimewiththeBodminandWenfordRailwayanddiscoverwhatit’sliketo
travelbysteamlocomotive.Soakupthesights,soundsandsmellsasyoutravelalongtheoldbranchline.Thestaffweartraditionalrailwayuniformsfromthe1950sandarefullofinformationandstoriesaboutthetrainsandtheirhistory.
TherearelotsofspecialeventsthroughouttheyearfrommurdermysteryeveningstoThomastheTankEngineor
PaddingtonBearthemedeventsforthekids.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thetakeWesternGreyhoundservice529toBodminGeneralStation.Ifyoushowyourbusticketwhenyoubuyyourtriptickets,you
cangeta20%discountonyourfare.
http://www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk/
www.bosinver.co.uk
Cycle the Camel TrailHeadtoBodminforthestartoftheCameltrail,oneofthe
mostpopularandsceniccycleroutesintheUK.TheCamelTrailrunsfromPadstowtoPoley’sBridge,viaWadebridgeand
Bodmin.Therearespectacularviewsalongthewholetrail,fromthewoodedcountrysideoftheupperCamelValleytotheCamel
Estuary.Followingtherouteofanoldrailway,thetrailistraffic-freeandgenerallylevel,makingitidealforfamilies. Enjoyawell-earnedicecreamaswhileyouwanderround
picturesquePadstow.Ifyou’reawinelover,youmightwanttostopattherenownedCamelValleyVineyardtotakeatour
orsamplesomeoftheirworld-classwines.
BodminMikesandCycleHireisjust400mfromthestartofthetrailandcankityououtwitheverythingyouneedforagreat
dayout.They’vegotarangeofbikesandaccessoriestohireincludingtrailersetsandtag-alongsforkids.
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetraintoBodmin.
http://www.bodminbikes.co.uk/
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/sustrans-near-you/south-west/easy-rides-in-the-south-west/camel-trail
http://www.destination-cornwall.co.uk/camel-trail.html
http://www.camelvalley.com/
www.bosinver.co.uk
Try your hand at 10-pin bowling
10-pinbowlingisalwaysafamilyfavouriteandisidealforlargegroupsorwetweatherdays.Challengeyourfamilyand
friendstoseewhocangetthebestscore!
Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellthenwalktoOzzellBowl.
http://www.ozzellbowl.co.uk/home/
www.bosinver.co.uk
Explore the Luxulyan Valley
FloraandfaunaareabundantintheLuxulyanValley,whichbecomestransformedbybluebellsinlatespring.Watchout
forroedeer,badgers,foxesandevenottersasyoumakeyourwaydownthevalleywiththeRiverParthundering
downbesideyou.AwardedWorldHeritagestatusin2006,you’llfindnumeroustracesofCornwall’sindustrialheritage
throughoutthevalley,includingtheimpressiveviaductbuiltJosephTreffryinthe1800s.Kidsanddogswillhavesomefantasticadventures
here!Gettingthere:ThereareseveralwaystogettotheLuxulyan
Valley.CatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetotheWesternGreyhound523toLuxulyanvillageor524/525toTywardreathHighway.OrtakethebustoStAustell,then
thetraintoLuxulyan(changingatPar).
http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/sites/luxval.htm
http://wiki.staustellmap.co.uk/index.php?title=Car_Free_Day_Out_CL09
www.bosinver.co.uk
Visit Pine Lodge Gardens
PineLodgeGardensistestamenttothededicationofRayandShirleyClemo,whotravelledtheworldcollectingseeds
andplantstoestablishit.Thehabitatthey’vecreatedhasmadeitanidealplaceforwildlife–lookoutforthepairofblackswanswhohavemadetheirhomeonthelake.Openallyear,thereare
30acresoftranquilplantsman’sgardenstostrollthrough. Keenhorticulturalistswon’twanttomissTheNursery,whichalso
propagatesandsellsmanyoftheplantsseenintheGardens. Whenyou’rereadyforabreak,thetearoomshavearangeof
excellenthome-cookedfoodusingfreshlocalproduce.
Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFoweyandgetoffatHolmbushInn.PineLodge
Gardensisjustashortwalkaway.
http://www.pinetumpark.com/
www.bosinver.co.uk
Magical St MawesStMaweshasoftenbeendescribedasthe‘jewelinthecrown’oftheRoselandPeninsula.PerchedonthebanksoftheRiver
Fal,StMawesoffersdelightfulviewsacrosstonearbyFalmouthandtheCarrickRoads.LikeFalmouth’sPendennisCastle,
StMawesCastle,ontheoutskirtsofthevillage,wasbuiltbyHenryVIIItodefendtheCornishcoastlineagainstthethreat
ofinvasionbyFranceandSpain.ThereareseveralwalksyoucandofromStMawes.StJustinRoselandchurchisrenownedforitsbeautifulchurchyard,andisagentletwoandahalfmilestrollaway.Duringthesummermonths,asmallferryrunsto
nearbyStAnthony,withmoreoutstandingcoastalwalks,sandybeaches–theandlighthousewhichfeaturedintheopening
creditsofthepopularchildren’sTVshowFraggleRock.
StMawesisalsoagreatplaceforadayatthebeach–oronthewater.Swim,kayak,windsurforlaunchadingyfromthe
shelteredharbour–orrelaxonthebeach.
Foralittletasteofluxury,headtotheelegantTresantonhotelandenjoyacreamtea(orifyoureallyfeellikespoiling
yourselves,achampagnetea!)andtakeinthedelightfulviewsacrossthewater.
Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro,thenchangetoWesternGreyhound550toStMawes.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-mawes-castle/
http://www.tresanton.com
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Take a horse-drawn carriage ride
Fancysnugglingupforaromanticcarriageridefortwo,takingatriptothepubwithfriendsorahorse-drawn
adventureguaranteedtodelightthekids?PiknaistheCzechoslovakianwordforbeautiful,andonceyouseethesemagnificentshirehorsesyou’llunderstandwhyownerAlfie
chosethename.MeetTinkerandWilfredorAngelandBraveLadandtravelthetraditionalwaythroughthebeautiful
Cornishcountryside.
Gettingthere:Horsepower!
http://www.piknashirehorses.webeden.co.uk/
www.bosinver.co.uk
Useful info!Usefultransportinformation
Busandtraintimes,routesandpricescanchange,sodocheckbeforesettingoutonajourney,particularlyifyou’retravellingwithchildren.
Youcanfindup-to-dateinformationonthetransportproviders’websitesbe-low.
OurlocalbusesFormostjourneysbybus,you’llneedtochangeinStAustell. BusestoStAustellTurnleftoutofthedriveandwalk¼mile(6mins’walk)towardsthevillageofSticker.ThebusstopisontherightoppositetheturningtoPolgoothatTre-lowerChaletPark.TheFirstbus27runsthroughStickertoStAustell.
Whenyou’rereturningtoBosinver,askfortheTrelowthstop.
BusestowardsMevavisseyTurnleftoutofthedriveandleftagainintothevillageofPolgooth.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.
FirstGroupDevon&Cornwallhttp://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/devon/home/index.php
WesternGreyhoundwww.westerngreyhound.comTel:01637871871
Discountedday/familyticketsThereisalsoarangeofdayorfamilypassesavailableforbuses,trainsoracombinationofthetwo,liketheRideCornwallticket,whichcanbeagoodbuyifyou’replanningonusingbusesandtrains.
RideCornwallTicketAone-day‘roverticket’whichgivesyouunlimitedtravelonallrailandmostbusservicesinCornwallafter9amMonday-Fridayandatanytimeonweek-endsorBankHolidays.
YoucanbuyRideCornwallticketsatrailwaystations,onthetrain(ifthere’snobookingofficeatthestationyougetonat)orfrombusdrivers.
They’revalidonFirstGreatWesternandCrossCountrytrains,FirstDevon&CornwallandWesternGreyhoundbuses.
Formoreinformation,calltheCustomerCareline08456001420orgotohttp://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/devon_cornwall/tickets/ride_cornwall
Currentprices:Adult£10Child£7.50Family£20(upto2adultsand3children).