Top Cornwall Outdoor Activities

On a sunny day in Cornwall, nothing beats soaring down one of the county’s biggest slides, but many people have the same idea. Prebooking your slot on North Cornwall’s Monster Slide ensures you don't miss out on this thrilling attraction, which lets you zoom down the decline on body boards or in inner tubes.

Learning to surf on your own is a slow, painful, and even dangerous process. Kickstart your learning curve when you join this small-group taster surfing lesson in Bude, north Cornwall. The seasoned instructors aim to get you riding with confidence using the provided boards and equipment. By the end of the session most people will be upright and cruising the waves.

This self-guided Cornwall road trip is designed to show how the county’s coastline, historic towns and inland landscapes connect into one coherent journey rather than a collection of separate destinations. Instead of piecing routes together yourself, the guide links Cornwall’s most iconic touring routes — the Atlantic Highway, the Penwith Peninsula and the Fal River region — into a clear travelling structure. You can follow the full route across Cornwall or explore individual parts depending on timeframe. Along the way the guide connects harbour villages, Atlantic cliffs, beaches, maritime towns and historic inland landscapes that reveal the character of the county. Rather than a rigid itinerary, the guide provides narrative context, route progression and flexible time-based planning ideas so you can adapt for coastal walks, scenic drives and changing weather. With 12 months access included, you can start planning well before your trip and return to the guide whenever you need.

Coasteering is the coast’s answer to canyoning: scrambling, leaping, and swimming along the intertidal zone. Experience it in a dazzling north Cornwall setting on this small-group adventure, led by fully qualified instructors. Swim through sea caves, leap into the water, explore rock pools, and more. Your package includes a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and lifejacket: Please bring appropriate water shoes.

Embark on an exciting coasteering adventure and explore Cornwall's rugged coastline where few can reach. Get geared up in your wetsuit and helmet, then follow your instructor to scramble, swim, and cliff jump. Swim through natural arches, take in stunning views you'd otherwise miss, and experience the coast from a new perspective. Private sessions are also available for an extra fee.

Unique tailored skippered sailing trips or river trips for two persons sailing trips or for half day river trips up to 3 persons plus skipper. Visit small Cornish harbours, a good chance of seeing dolphins and seals up close, sail along the Cornish coast seeing caves and cliffs or visit hideaway places up the river Fal. Your choice on the day subject to weather and tides. Hands on experience or let your skipper do all the work. Shebeca is a small but very capable yacht and your skipper has sailed her round Britain, Ireland and into Biscay, often single handed. No experience required. You will be collected from your hotel if required and a traditional Cornish pastie lunch plus tea, coffee, water will be provided for full day tours. Half day river tours, bottled water only is provided but you are welcome to bring your own snacks. Prices are for the yacht and skipper, not per person.

Every Poldark fan knows West Cornwall’s beauty. Discover it in real life and capture photos too when you book this private door-to-door tour, for a glorious taster of the region customized to your interests. You pick which spots you visit—perhaps Cornwall signatures such as St. Michael’s Mount or Land’s End, perhaps Poldark favorite locations such as Porthcurno or St. Levan. Please note: any entrance fees are at your own expense.

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible anytime start - 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before - Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket) The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning

Skip the hassles of self-drive, cabs, and buses, and experience some of Cornwall's hidden and popular highlights with ease on this private full-day tour. After hotel pickup, enjoy a day of scenic sightseeing with a driver-guide providing insight you might never get to know alone. Admire stone circles near Bodmin Moor, see a Neolithic hillfort, and soak in beauty spots such as Charlestown, whose harbor doubled as Truro in the "Poldark" TV series.

See the best of Cornwall’s natural, historical, and cultural attractions on a tour that saves you the stress of navigating and planning. This private tour comes with the freedom to customize your sightseeing schedule, as you cover sites associated with the legend of King Arthur and filming locations from the hit TV show Doc Martin.

Cornwall’s calm waterways are ideal for watersports and activities. On this small-group guided tour, hop aboard a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and meander down Bude Canal near the town of Bude. Catch glimpses of the Cornish countryside as you pass through the town, keeping an eye out for local wildlife along the way.