A local's guide to Cornwall
Summer 2022 is on our doorstep and there's nothing like exploring Cornwall like a local. With so many fantastic locations to visit in the South West you're almost spoilt for choice as to where to spend the day.
We asked the Whistlefish team, if they had to put a finger on the map, where their favourite spots in the South West were to explore and here's what they said...
PORT ISSAC

FALMOUTH
Top tip: The snorkelling off Castle Beach is easy and excellent when the visibility is good, usually when it’s not been raining or windy. Don your wetsuit and you’ll find wrasse, jellyfish, starfish, mackerel and crabs, I’ve even seen seals and cuttlefish whilst diving! If you want to stay above the surface, the rock pools are also plentiful at low tide."


ST AGNES

St. Michael’s Mount / Marazion.
A top tip: Make sure you check tide times if you want to use the charming path. There’s a LOT of steps on the walk up to the castle itself, so don’t be afraid to take your time and admire the beautiful views!"

SENNEN/GWYNVER

ST IVES

NEWQUAY
"Growing up in Newquay, Tolcarne beach was always my parents favourite choice of beach to take us to as kids, there is a massive beach and a cove of many rock pools to explore. (And one of the few beaches at the time with food and toilet facilities!)
A fantastic walk across the coastline which I love is walking from Tolcarne to Newquay harbour along the sand, you cross over Great Western beach to Towan and up the harbour wall stairs over the rocks. This way you can view other coves and bays that aren’t accessible from the cliff top above.
Top tip for this walk: check the tide times to avoid needing to be rescued by the RNLI!"
- Team member, Sam
PERRANPORTH
"I love Perranporth, when the tide is right out because you get a really beautiful long walk across the beach. You can witness the most incredible sunsets against Chapel Rock which is situated in the middle of the main beach.
There's also a tidal pool you can easily access for cold water swimming."
- Team member, Maria
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