Embrace the elements and get active with wild swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, cycle the unique clay trails, walk the south west coast path – or even tackle the Eden Marathon! Looking for something a little less active? Visit one of our stunning coves and beaches.
Beaches
Polkerris Beach
A very sheltered, crescent-shaped beach with its own harbour, Polkerris beach is a great choice for families.
Beaches
Spit Beach
Spit beach is a small south facing beach accessed by various points on the Coast Path.
Gardens
Treglyn Gardens
Treglyn Gardens is a family-run nursery, open garden and woodland located in the heart of the Gover Valley in St Austell.
Gardens
Tregrehan Garden
This family run estate welcomes everyone to enjoy Cornwall's temperate rain-forest.
Outdoors
South West Coast Path
The South West coast path is walked by millions of people discovering new places and taking in some spectacular views.
Outdoors
Clay Trails Network
The clay trails are a network of short walking, cycling and horse riding trails through China Clay Country.
Outdoors
Par Beach to Eden Project
Varied scenery, from coastline to clay villages finishing with a steep final ascent to the Eden Project.
Outdoors
Carclaze Pit Loop
Get up above the town and look out onto the beautiful blue water to Gribbin Head and towards Fowey.
Outdoors
Eden Project To Wheal Martyn
A five mile trail crossing woodland, heathland, mines and clay pits.
Outdoors
Caerhays Castle & Gardens
Explore the gardens and castle are from mid February to mid June.
Outdoors
Cycling at Lanhydrock
10km of purpose built trails wind through the Lanhydrock Estate's woodland.
Gardens
Pinetum Gardens
A garden for all seasons, a botanical delight for gardeners and a wonderful retreat for walkers.
Woodlands
Pentewan Valley Trail
The great thing about the Pentewan Valley trail is its flexibility. There are various places to start the trail.
Woodlands
Luxulyan Valley
Luxulyan valley area played an important part in the production of granite and industrial minerals during the 19th Century.
Woodlands
Coombe Farm to St Catherine’s Castle
Enjoy spectacular coastal views and discover the historic St Catherine's castle perched on the edge of a cliff.
Outdoors
Caerloggas Downs
This walk takes you around a restored clay spoil heap and offers panoramic views of the area’s clay tips.
Beaches
Dog Friendly Beaches
We have some of the country’s best beaches in St Austell Bay and many of them are dog friendly.
Outdoors
Readymoney Cove
Readymoney cove, Fowey has plenty of rock pools to be explored at low tide.
