The jewel in the crown of Newquay’s beaches – expanses of golden sand, rolling waves, alfresco dining and beach shopping at their best.
The small cove is within easy reach of Falmouth and is reasonable safe for swimming. There is a footpath around Swanpool Lake to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature reserve beyond. There is a coastal path leading to Gyllingvase beach. Swanpool lake is good for birds.
Cardinham contains over 250 hectares of mixed woodland set within a complex series of impressive steep valleys and narrow ravines. Ideal area for walking, cycling and horse-riding.
The Cornwall AONB covers an area of 958 sq km and consists of 12 separate parts which includes 10 stretches of coastline, the Camel Estuary and Bodmin Moor. Whilst there are some similar characteristics, the landscape of the 12 areas is diverse and distinct.
