Truro Outdoor Pursuits & Nature

Praa Sands
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Praa Sands
Praa Sands provides a 1.5 mile sandy beach that is backed by a long stretch of dunes, natural habitat area and the village green. At both ends, the coastal path rises up over steep cliffs offering views over Penzance and the Lizard Peninsular. The shallow waters and long wide sandy beach attracts surfers and families alike for a range of...
Pentle Bay
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Pentle Bay
There is no lifeguard cover because the clear waters are extremely safe for swimming, snorkelling or anything else you care to do. The powdery white sands are particularly rich in unusual shells. There any immediate facilities of any kind. Dogs are welcome at any time of year provided they are kept on a lead. You can get to Tresco by...
BF Adventure
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BF Adventure
On 60 acres of land including three former granite quarries we offer exciting outdoor activities such as Abseiling, Rock Climbing, Archery, Canoeing, Zip wire and lots of fun games and challenges in and around our Adventure quarry. Holiday Adventure Days for Children Come and join us for a full day of fun and try exciting activities like...
Highway Farm Activity Centre - Redruth
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Highway Farm Activity Centre - Redruth
Highway Farm Outdoor Activity Centre Cornwall is managed by Martin Besford & Jane Neill, and has now been open since April 03. The centre is situated in Four Lanes, Redruth, near to the north Cornish coast line. We have a purpose built Activity Centre which was completed at the beginning of the summer 2006. It incorporates disabled...
Bowman Yacht Charters Cornwall
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Bowman Yacht Charters Cornwall
Family sailing experience day trips around Falmouth Bay, St Just, St Mawes, St. Mawes Castle, St. Anthonys Head, Mylor, Restronguet, Feock, Trelissick House, River Fal, Greatwood, Pendennis. The Lizard, Penzance, Coverack, Helford River, Fowey, Looe, Mevagissey and The Isles of Scilly If you are looking to relax and enjoy cruising in comfort...
Cornwall Gold - Redruth
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Cornwall Gold - Redruth
Free admission | Free parking | Dog friendly Open 10am to 4pm (3:30pm for the Cornish Pantry). Enjoy a world of wonderful surprises - Lovely jewellery, an ancient tin mill, delicious Cornish food and fun for the kids, set in 18 acres of beautiful Cornish landscape. For the young creative minds we recommend Create & Paint and the Bear...
Fistral Beach
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Fistral Beach
Has a surf school and surf hire facility beachside, offering foamies (super easy beginner boards) as well as the proper boards, plus boogie boards and stand up paddle boards. Facility 50 metres from the waters edge and open 363 days a year. Admission: Free entry and access. Parking may charge. Surf school and rentals will obviously...
Lusty Glaze Adventure Centre - Newquay
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Lusty Glaze Adventure Centre - Newquay
Lusty Glaze is a unique leisure and education complex in Newquay, on the north coast of Cornwall. As well as being a popular beach for locals and holiday makers, this Cornish cove is home to a family of thriving businesses specialising in adventure, education, training, accommodation and catering. Surfing, Coasteering, Climbing, Abseiling...
Wheal Martyn Museum and Country Park - St Austell
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Wheal Martyn Museum and Country Park - St Austell
The UK's only China Clay Museum plus so much more... 26 acre Country Park with woodland walks Tools and machinery that will enthral all ages Interactive displays bring the story to life Cornwall's largest working waterwheel A chance to see modern mining in action at pit view! Children's challenge trail and play area Great...
Trebah Gardens
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Trebah Gardens
You and yours can discover the magic of this charming Cornish valley garden with over 4m of scenic footpaths to ramble along, adventure playgrounds and children's trails! Explore beneath lush canopies bursting with exotic blooms and follow colourful living tunnels of plantlife that flow down to a secluded beach, right on the Helford River:...
The Mighty Oak Tree Climbing Co - St.Columb
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The Mighty Oak Tree Climbing Co - St.Columb
At last an activity for everyone which is fun, safe, non-competitive, gets you closer to nature and can be done almost anywhere there’s a suitable tree! TREE CLIMBING? (I did that as a child !) Recreational tree climbing is a whole new way of tree climbing. Sometimes known as technical tree climbing, it involves using a rope and...
Lost Gardens of Heligan - St Austell
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Lost Gardens of Heligan - St Austell
At the end of the nineteenth century its thousand acres were at their zenith, but only a few years later bramble and ivy were already drawing a green veil over this “Sleeping Beauty”. After decades of neglect, the devastating hurricane of 1990 should have consigned the Lost Gardens of Heligan to a footnote in history. ...
The Lizard and Kynance Cove
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove
The Lizard and Kynance Cove Lizard Point, Britain's most southerly point, offers dramatic cliff walks, wild flowers and geological features designed by nature to delight all visitors. Plus for some cerebral entertainment Marconi's historic wireless experiments are celebrated at The Lizard Wireless Station and the Marconi Centre at Poldhu. Two...
Kennack Sands
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Kennack Sands
This unusual silver sand and shingle beach really is divided in two: the bigger, western beach is is sandy and has all the facilities, and is well known as a safe swimming and surfing spot with 5ft waves in good conditions. There are interesting walks along the South West Coast Path to the Mesolithic and Iron Age hill settlements at Podowrian. ...
The Old Quay House
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The Old Quay House
The Old Quay House is a family friendly Inn, beautifully located on the water's edge of the Hayle Estuary. Serving scrumptious home-made food, Sunday Carvery and a great selection of drinks. There is a fantastic estuary side garden with two play areas, one for toddlers and the other for older children. There are great children facilities...
Hangloose Adventures
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Hangloose Adventures
Hangloose Adventures at the edge of The Eden Project are waiting to give you the thrill of a lifetime, whichever activity you choose! - or take a superhero combo ticket and do the lot! Eek! The Giant Cliff Swing will have you at 'hello': suspended 19m in the air on the edge of a cliff, you'll enjoy a hefty swoop at 50 mph, leaning out over a...
Porthmeor Beach
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Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor Beach is a truly magical place if you can catch it empty, but equally thrilling when thronging with happy kids! St Ives is considered to be the 'jewel of the South West' and the sandy shoreline of Porthmeor is a haven for surfers, with safe but interesting waters making it a firm favourite with families looking for a fun day out by the...
Lanhydrock - Bodmin
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Lanhydrock - Bodmin
Magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate Stunning seventeenth-century gatehouse and long gallery The ultimate 19th-century 'Upstairs/Downstairs' experience Fabulous collection of spring-flowering magnolias and bluebell woods Adventure playground, with wobbly bridge, scramble...
Bedruthen Steps
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Bedruthen Steps
An extensive and picturesque sandy beach for walkers and sunbathers. Set off along the stunning South West Coast Path to visit the Iron Age fort of Redcliff Castle nearby, and have the chance to see petrels, shags, fulomar and razorbills nesting along the cliffs. Dogs are welcome but entering the water is not advised due to strong riptides...
Cardinham Woods - Bodmin
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Cardinham Woods - Bodmin
Of the several trails in Cardinham Woods The Lady Vale Walk is probably the best one from which to view the Autumn Colours. Cardinham is a mixed wood, with areas of native woodland including oak, rowan, alder, and willow, and stands of beech. Autumn is also a good time of year to spot deer, see birds in the bare trees, find hazelnuts and...
The Old Inn - Penzance
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The Old Inn - Penzance
The Old Inn is a charming village pub dating back to 1751.  With a warm welcome and lovely atmosphere, this family run pub is well furnished and offers high quality home cooked food at value for money prices.  The pub was formerly two cottages and was taken over by St. Austell brewery in 1935.  Easily accessible, just off the A30,...
St Michael's Mount - Marazion
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St Michael's Mount - Marazion
Explore the amazing island world of St Michael’s Mount and discover legend, myth and over a thousand years of incredible history… Stroll across the causeway where a legendary giant once walked. Follow the footsteps of pilgrims. Boat hop to an island where modern life meets layers of history. Discover a medieval castle, a sub-tropical...
Sennen Cove
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Sennen Cove
A mile North of Land's End lies this idyllic spot with white marram dune backed sands, deep turquoise sea and spectacular sunsets over the Isles of Scilly just 28 miles away. The west facing beach is most popular with surfers though there are strong rip currents to beware of. Local bonuses include toilets and showers with disabled facilities,...
Porthcurno Beach
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Porthcurno Beach
Be sure to bring the lot then: buckets and spades, frisbees and balls! The tour de force is the Minack Theatre, an open-air, Greek inspired amphitheatre built high into the rocks on the cliffs overlooking the bay. From May to September you can see plays and music being performed here against the stunning backdrop of Porthcurno Bay and the Logan...
Monkey Sanctuary - Looe
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Monkey Sanctuary - Looe
The Monkey Sanctuary Trust is a unique environmental charity dedicated to:          * Promoting the welfare, conservation and survival of primates.     * Working to end the primate trade and abuse of primates in captivity.     * Conserving natural habitats through education and...
Carnglaze Caverns & The Rum Store - Liskeard
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Carnglaze Caverns & The Rum Store - Liskeard
Carnglaze Slate Caverns   Open All Year for self guided tours underground   3 Gigantic Caverns with stunning Subterranean Lake   6.5 Acres of Ancient Woodland with an  exceptional walk An Enchanted Dell starts a children's Counting Game   Concerts Underground ~ Classical to Rock   Weddings in 4 locations  ...
Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in the city of Truro, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
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