Top Cornwall Outdoor Activities

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.

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

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

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.

Discover the beauty of Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly part of Great Britain’s mainland, on this self-guided audio tour. This tour is for any photographer, whether you’re experienced or a novice. It’ll help you capture amazing landscapes and seascapes at inspiring locations along the Cornish coastline. This short walk along part of the South West Coast Path has a mixture of popular places and secret spots that include ruins, rocks and rough terrain. (So dress appropriately!) Along the way you'll also pick up some practical tips including: • Some of the best practices when it comes to shooting landscapes and seascapes • The best time of the day or year to visit key locations • Handy vantage points • Compositional suggestions • Advice for other genres, especially wildlife photography This tour will help you maximise your time on location, whether you're scouting for a future trip or just seizing the moment. So grab your camera and let's go!

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.

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.