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few of the most popular local attractions as well as
mentioning some other places that we and our guests
have visited and enjoyed. Gardens/Houses
Eden Project -
www.edenproject.com
Lost Gardens of Heligan -
www.heligan.com
Lanhydrock House, Antony and Cotehele -
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Local Seaside
Towns
Looe – Thriving town with beach, plenty of eating
places to suit all tastes and budgets and crab
fishing for the children.
Polperro – Quaint old fishing port with narrow
streets and unusual shops.
Fowey – Lively former fishing port, unique shops and
many varied eateries.
Kingsand and Cawsand – Picturesque villages well
worth a visit with a ferry across the sound to
Plymouth.
Local Beaches
Seaton - Large grey sand and shingle beach.
Seaton River enters the sea here. Easy access.
Downderry - South facing, fine shingle beach which
is sheltered by a sea wall, at low water there are
rock pools. The village beyond is sandwiched between
the shore and the cliffs. Easy access.
Looe - Large sandy beach. The old harbours of East and West Looe are
separated by the narrow estuary of the Looe River.
Narrow cobbled lanes in old East Looe. Banjo Pier
holds a fish market most mornings. Fishing and other
boat trips.
Whitsand Bay - A gently curving bay with nearly four
miles of sand. The beach is accessed by cliff paths
at Freathy and there are various parking places
along the cliff tops. Currents can be dangerous in
this area and there is a lifeguard post below
Tregonhawke and the beach is patrolled in summer.
Outdoor Activities
Encounter Cornwall -
www.encountercornwall.com
Golf at Looe Golf Club and St Mellions
Fishing at Bake, sea angling trips from Looe,
Polperro, Fowey and Polruan
Beach fishing at Cawsand, Whitsand Bay, Seaton,
Downderry and Plaidy
Go cart track at Liskeard and the longest Zip Wire
in the UK!
Walks
South West coast path
Seaton Countryside Park
Or try
www.walkingworld.com
for many walks in the area
Indoor Activities
Plymouth Aquarium
Carnglaze Caverns
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