The Hayle Estuary
At the mouth of the estuary, Lelant is a pretty village with a large sandy beach, and a narrow strip of sandy coves. Care should be taken when bathing due to the tidal currents. Between the village and the beach there is a golf course and the church of St Uny, this is the starting point of the 13 mile trek to St Michael’s Mount in Mount’s Bay, known as the St Michael’s Way.
Lelant Saltings is one of the most important ‘Twitcher’ sites in the county, with rare species of birds often spotted, and with others, resident all year. Tere are also old mine workings in the area. Te Lelant Saltings Stop is the Park and Ride car park for St Ives.
Hayle has three miles of golden sands with the quieter Peter’s Point at the northern end and the more popular Gwithian and Upton Towans to the south. Tese beaches are used for surfing and
Hayle Harbour
are safe for swimming. Te long and varied coastline offers excellent fishing, and there are many paths through the Towans (Cornish for dunes). Tis resort is a popular caravan and camping area.
For a break from the water, there is the intriguing and enjoyable town trail to discover local heritage, plus the Paradise Park & Jungle Barn for the kids, and nearby Country Skittles has bowling, restaurant
and bar, shooting gallery and games. To eat or stay, try the Old Quay House with en-suite lodges, restaurant and bar, plus a children’s play area, located at the water’s edge of the RSPB Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve.
Cornish Industrial History
To visit the heart of Cornish Mining it is necessary to go inland to Camborne and Redruth, these towns are in the middle of a UNSECO World Heritage Site.
To appreciate the industry of yesteryear, Camborne must be on an itinerary. It is home to the Richard Trevithick’s statue, and Trevithick Day. Museums include King Edward Mine and East Pool Mine. Others things to see, do and visit are an autumn Music Festival, Carn Brea Castle, Tuckingmill Valley Park and the Red River Valley Nature Reserve. Historical trails include the Great Flat Lode. Tis is a popular circular route, linking with the Portreath Branchline Trail, the Portreath Incline and former Portreath railway bed. Tis route also links Cornwall College at Camborne and Tuckingmill Valley Park. Beaches within five miles include Portreath and Godrevy.
Redruth has Murdoch House, being the first house in the World to have been lit by gas, and once home to inventor William
Murdoch. Next door, St Rumon’s Gardens is beautifully lit at night, as are many other landmarks across the town. Not to be missed is Murdoch Day, where children dance through the streets, attracting thousands to watch and join in with all the other activities. For the children there is Cornwall’s first fully inflatable soft play centre at GO BANANAS.
Tere are a number of trails to explore the architecture of this town. Te Town Trail involves the Cornish Mining industry buildings. Te Plain-an-Gwarry Trail is a tour to the north of the town centre, and the Churchtown trail taking in the beautiful St Euny Church west of the town. Tere are also trails around the Mining Villages surrounding the town, including Carharrack, Lanner, St Day, Illogan and Carn Brea.
On the outskirts of Redruth, the LANNER INN is a traditional family run village pub, perfect for exploring west Cornwall and within easy travelling distance of
all the major attractions. Tere are six comfortable well equipped en suite bedrooms and evening meals are available. Tis Inn is popular with a friendly warm welcome extended to all. Car parking is available.
GO BANANAS is for children up to 12. For parties there are three rooms each to seat up to 30 children. Younger children have an enclosed adventure play land and soft play area, with parent seating. Tere is a jungle themed cafe area serving freshly made refreshments and drinks, hot and cold. Also for outside events Bouncy Castle hire available.
At nearby Pool, the Heartlands World Heritage Gateway Centre has a wealth of things to do and see, kids play area and a cafe. Also, near Redruth at Lower Gryllis Farm, Treskillard, the Shire Horse Farm & Carriage Museum is great fun for horse lovers and kids. To pan for gold, the Treasure Park is near Redruth at Tolgus Mill.
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