Cornwall

Cheeseybeaner · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2010 Karma :

Hi, planning a week in Cornwall next week and would be interested to hear from anyone who could recommend places to camp, visit, see etc? Is Newquay as boozy as they say it is or would other areas be more interesting and cornish? Was considering finding a site near to newquay and near the beach, which weather permitting would like to spend some time at.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Hey, I went to Cornwall by bike last year and went to the usual places like Lands End...

Camped at Trevedra camp site which is at sennen cove just north of Lands end. Was quite nice and short walk to the coves/beaches etc. Then rode up the coast stopping at various places like Boscastle, Tintagel etc.

This year I went to St Ives in the car and had a great time, stayed at Polmanter touring park, was a very good campsite at a reasonable price, really enjoyed it...

Lots of attractions to go to as well but we found that they were quite expensive and most attractions are aimed at families/kids.
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Cheeseybeaner · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2010 Karma :

I was thinking about the St Ives area. That campsite looks pretty well equipped, do they require a £35 deposit for prebooking? How was the weather when you were there?

Louise · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

Cant comment on camping but I went to Cornwall last year on the bikes,
We stayed at Torpoint - Looe Harbour was very nice, I went back a few times, Gorgeous village with top food and pubs - I loved Polperro as well ( we was around that area )
Went to Torquey once, its nice - looks like it could be a bit wild at night, but still worth a visit.
Did a few other visits, Bodmin Jail was pretty cool - We took a tour to Eden Project, altho expensive its not so bad - and dont wear leathers inside Laughing

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Gerrard · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Feb 2011 Karma :

Dont know about camping as it was 30 years ago I done that.
But places to visit or worth a look...
Newlyn (Penlee life boat), Lands end, Minnock Theatre, RAF, Goon Hill, Lizard Point, St Ives.
Loads really.
Have a good trip.. Thumbs Up

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ToGGoT · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Jan 2009 Karma :

Cornwall is lovely, but really varies from place to place.

I'm from across the border so to speak, so i suspect my view is jaded, but from my experiences:

The holiday towns (Newquay mostly) have the noise, alcohol, students, and holiday makers. That said, top beaches, pretty harbour, and more than enough to keep you busy.

Redruth, Cambourne, etc are not so inviting to the holiday maker, and a bit "local" really - some dingy areas, but even they have their charms if you're willing to look (Check out Carn Brea Castle restaurant for example)

Looe, Falmouth, Padstow, St Ives, Porthleven, all really pretty places, fair few good eateries, and more than enough to see, no night life really though.

So depends what you want really. When we go, we tend to head for places like the Minnack Theatre, Keneggy Sands, The Cornish Cider Farm, etc, and as long as you dont go in real holiday season you will often find a lot of the smaller roads quiet and great to ride.

Visit on a sunny bank holiday weekend, and you will be visiting a very different place though!lol!

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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

I'm heading down to Newquay/Porthcothan on the 23rd on my Versys.

Am looking forward to the back roads. Thumbs Up

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Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Newquay is a shithole. HTH
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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Been a few times before, am aware.

Full of young impressionable women though.
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Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

Used to have family in St Ives and spent most summers there. Went ba ck a few years ago and it has changed. Still ok and there are loads of roads and little villages to go and see.
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