Surf, walk, cycle or head out on the water.

Things to do in Cornwall

There are plenty of activities close to the park: surfing lessons, fishing, walking the coast path, cycling and local golf courses.

Surfing

Polzeath has surf tuition for beginners through to experienced surfers. Surf's Up is based locally, while nearby shops provide boards, wetsuits and beach equipment.

Golf

With around 30 courses across Cornwall there is plenty of choice. Trevose, St Enodoc, Bowood and The Point are among the park's local favourites.

The Camel Trail

The estuary-side trail to Padstow is spectacular throughout the year. Bikes can be hired locally, making it an easy family day out from Wadebridge.

Fishing and wildlife

Fishing and sightseeing trips leave from Port Isaac and other nearby harbours, offering a different view of the North Cornish coast and the chance to spot seals, dolphins, basking sharks and seabirds.

Make the day your own

Active mornings, lazy afternoons and easy North Cornwall days out.

From surf lessons on Polzeath beach to coast-path walks, cycling the Camel Trail, golf, fishing trips and wildlife watching, there is plenty nearby without making every day feel planned to death.

Best without the car

Start with the beach.

Polzeath is the easy win: surf schools, wetsuit hire, beach cafés, rock pools and space for children to burn energy while the grown-ups slow down.

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Surfing

Lessons, hire and Atlantic waves

Beginners can book tuition locally, while experienced surfers have Polzeath’s reliable beach break close at hand.

Walking

Coast path days

Head towards Port Quin, Lundy Bay, Rock or Padstow for cliff views, quiet coves and classic North Cornwall scenery.

Cycling

The Camel Trail

Hire bikes from Wadebridge and follow the estuary towards Padstow for one of Cornwall’s easiest family days out.

Golf & water

Golf, fishing and wildlife trips

Tee off at nearby courses or head out from local harbours for sea views, fishing and possible wildlife sightings.