Hayle Towans Gwithian try one of our other
adventures by bus
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he beach beyond
his fantastic 3-mile stretch of broad
the broad sand
sandy beach and dunes sweeps
north-east from the Hayle estuary
dunes is a favourite OPEN TOP Atlantic Coaster
with surfers. Bluff headlands and blissful beaches
to Gwithian, popular with surfers, sand
yachts and kite buggies. Towans is between Padstow and Newquay.
great trips out
Common seals are a
Cornish for dunes. regular sight and the area
is a breeding ground for Dartmoor Explorer
guillemots, razorbills and Portreath Beach 1018 A scenic ride over the wild moorland
by open-top bus
cormorants. At low tide, Gwithian Red River Inn 1034 1234 1434 1634 landscapes of Dartmoor.
rock pools and caves are Hayle Towans Riviere Towans 1048 1248 1448 1648
uncovered, great for kids. Hayle Foundry Square 1058 1258 1458 1658 OPEN TOP Discover Exeter
Perched above the dunes, St Ives Holiday Village 1105 1305 1505 1705 See the sights of this cathedral city
Sunset Surf Café serves Carbis Bay Longstone Cross 1116 1316 1516 1716 from an open-top bus.
delicious home-cooked St Ives Malakoff 1122 1322 1522 1722
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meals packed with locally- OPEN TOP Exmoor Coaster
St Ives sourced ingredients. St Ives Malakoff
Carbis Bay Longstone Cross
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Dramatic scenery where Exmoor
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Further along, the Jam meets the Bristol Channel.
urrounded by St Ives Holiday Village 1148 1348 1548 1748
gorgeous beaches, Pot Café and Shop, Hayle Viaduct 1155 1355 1555 1755
a former 19th-century Hayle Towans Riviere Towans 1205 1405 1605 1805
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this pretty town arcs
coastguard lookout with See Falmouth and Pendennis Castle
around the harbour with Gwithian Red River Inn 1218 1418 1618 1818
fishing boats bobbing in sweeping views across from a whole new perspective.
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the sea. St Ives Bay, serves
freshly prepared Sunday 29 May - Saturday 3 September 2022 OPEN TOP Land’s End Coaster
There are trips round the snacks. Follow the coast all the way round
bay to take, or wander Land’s End on a circular ride through
around the historic fares shown on the other side
Penzance and St Ives.
web of cobbled streets
to discover charming Tate St Ives OPEN TOP the Lizard
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independent shops,
interesting galleries, ith stunning views Beautiful scenery, wonderful
and great cafés and over the Atlantic beaches and rugged coves.
restaurants, whether you Ocean, this gallery
ST IVES want a quick cappuccino showcases works by the OPEN TOP Jurassic Coaster
St Ives Modernists like
HAYLE or nice meal. Up hill and down dale along a coast
Atlantic coast walks
Barbara Hepworth and where dinosaurs once roamed.
GWITHIAN Artists have flocked to Ben Nicholson, alongside an
St Ives for many years
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and it still has a buzzing
ever-changing programme
walk over coastal grasslands, along
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of thought-provoking
NEWQUAY creative scene. Take a exhibitions. the cliffs or over the sand is a A spectacular climb on to Portland Bill
look at the famous Leach surefire way of blowing away the with breathtaking views of Chesil Beach.
HOLY WELL BAY Pottery, founded in 1920, cobwebs and getting some fresh sea air in
PERRANPORTH which has contemporary your lungs.
exhibitions, as well as information & tickets
At the far end of St Ives Bay is Godrevy’s
pottery for sale.
And don’t forget the
awe-inspiring expanse of sandy beach
and the wildlife rich headlands and the
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part of the sandy beaches with dramatic coves of the North Cliffs and
sparkling seawater ideal Western Hill. follow & share
for swimming, -sunbathing
And with the Sunseeker, you don’t have to search adventures by bus
and, of course, building
network retrace your steps - just catch the bus back or tag #adventuresbybus
sandcastles!
further along.
Sunday 29 May - Saturday 3 September 2022
Y Perranporth Holywell Bay
ou can’t beat an open-top bus ride
to get out and about enjoying these Portreath Beach car park 0925 1025 Newquay bus station 1100 1200 1400 1500 1600 1700
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amazing stretches of Cornwall’s Porthtowan turn 0936 1036 Crantock Round Garden 1115 1215 1415 1515 1615 1715
iscover one of Cornwall’s njoy the broad sweep of golden
spectacular Atlantic coast. St Agnes Miners Institute 0945 1045 Cubert 1120 1220 1420 1520 1620 1720
most spectacular sands of this beautiful bay with the
Anchor Barrow Campsite 0955 1055 Holywell Bay 1125 1225 1425 1525 1625 1725
Use the Sunseekers to get you into St Ives beaches (see below), spectacular Gulls Rocks standing
Perranporth Beach Road 1000 1100 1200 1300 1500 1600 Braefel Inn 1135 1235 1435 1535 1635 1735
or Newquay, or to any of the fabulous where miles of soft, golden sentinel, as you can see on the right.
Perran Sands Holiday Park 1010 1110 1210 1310 1510 1610 Goonhavern 1141 1241 1441 1541 1641 1741
beaches shown in this leaflet - and sand stretch far into the
At low tide you can explore the grotto-like Goonhavern 1015 1115 1215 1315 1515 1615 Perran Sands Holiday Park 1146 1246 1446 1546 1646 1746
remember, your ticket lasts all day, so you distance while huge white-
Holywell Cave with its calcium deposits, but Braefel Inn 1020 1120 1220 1320 1520 1620 Perranporth Beach Road 1156 1256 1456 1556 1656 1756
can go on somewhere else later. crested waves roll in from the
don’t get cut off by the tide. The wreck of Holywell Bay 1030 1130 1230 1330 1530 1630 Anchor Barrow Campsite 1700 1800
Atlantic. The extensive sand dunes
an old Argentinian coaster can also be seen Cubert 1035 1135 1235 1335 1535 1635 St Agnes opp Miners Inst 1711 1811
are home to birds and butterflies
just offshore at low tide. Crantock Round Garden 1040 1140 1240 1340 1540 1640 Porthtowan turn 1720 1820
and tiny sunbathing lizards.
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The busy town has plenty of places serving up
Newquay traditional Cornish food, along with many cafés and
bars catering for the beach crowd.
unlimited travel tickets
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he surfing capital of Cornwall has a
decidedly boho vibe, and it’s fun to
watch the surfers ride the waves as Go where you want, when you want, on any bus across
they come rolling in off the Atlantic. During the county, no matter what colour it is, or who’s driving -
surfing festivals, Fistral Beach becomes the it’s one big joined up network.
centre of the world for many, but family-
friendly Newquay has plenty of other adult under 19 family
attractions to occupy everyone.
Crantock Beach 1 day£5 £4 £10 English National
Discover Newquay’s evolution from fishing
7 days £20 £13.50 £40 ConcessionaryTravel
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port to surf mecca on the town trail, take passes accepted
ere by the estuary of the
a boat ride out to sea,
Gannel River you’ll find a
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large expanse of dunes and
range of shops or get or get the First Bus app
a golden sandy beach, popular
up close to a vast array
for swimming, snorkelling, surfing
of marine life at Blue
and wind-surfing. with board/
Reef Aquarium.
canoe hire on the beach. Dolphins
bluereefaquarium. accasionally visit too!
co.uk/newquay 01637 It’s owned and looked after by the
878134 National Trust and as well as cafés
and toilets there are places to hire
boards and canoes.
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