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Taking a coasteering trip along Newquay’s coast alone is a complete no-no, even if you’re experienced at the sport. This guided expedition lets you enjoy coasteering in safety and with all equipment provided, so you can focus on the scenery, swims, and jumps. Negotiate the water’s edge, caves, and whirlpools; and take deep-water leaps and swims, all with a qualified guide. A choice of time slots gives you useful flexibility.

Add a coasteering adventure to your Newquay trip with this half-day experience on the Cornish coast. Sessions run year-round, with winter bookings available on weekends. After a short walk from Fistral Beach, you’ll try cliff jumping, climbing, and swimming—all under expert lifeguard supervision. A good swimming ability and a bit of confidence is all that’s required.

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. The tour starts at Bossiney Campsite, Tintagel. 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.

Newquay’s caves, beaches, rapids, and dramatic scenery make it the perfect place to go coasteering. On this guided tour, benefit from having a professional qualified coasteering guide to take you to a hidden spot that’s off the usual tourist trail. All required equipment is provided, and the route allows you to try out wild swimming, climbing through sea caves, traversing natural rapids, and leaping into secret plunge pools.

The Cornish coastline around Newquay offers an expanse of wild and rugged shores. The best way to explore it is by scrambling over the rocks and jumping from the cliffs—aka coasteering—to discover some of the coastline’s prettiest spots. This experience gives you all the thrills of coasteering but in a safe way, with a professional instructor-guide, on a tour that’s limited to just 16 people per group.