If you are here in the UK for August, and the surf is flat, here’s some ideas for enjoying the coastline in Cornwall. Bring your wetsuit, you’ll still need it!

rock-pool

Swim in a rock pool

There are some fantastic naturally occurring rockpools to be found along the British coast. In North Cornwall Treyarnon Cove is great for surfing, but also has a number of rock pools. The best being the larger one at the North end of the beach. At low tide this beautiful pool reveals itself. It looks just like a pool; rectangular shaped, and about 30 feet long, with a depth of around 8 feet in its centre.

After your dip in the sea you could warm yourself up with lunch and a hot coffee in one of the cafe’s facing the picturesque harbour in neaby Padstow.  It’s about 10 minutes drive from Treyarnon.

coasteering

Coasteer

Feed your need for adrenline by trying coasteering with Vertical Descents, a Newquay based adventure company. It’s a combination of rock climbing, canyoning and cliff jumping all rolled into one!  You’ll be jumping from the cliffs, swimming through caves and scrambling along the coastline in a small group lead by one of the instructors. Contact Sam on 07891 264342 and see Vertical Descents for more details.

coffee-in-beach-hut

Eat Well

If the weather has taken a turn for the worse, which is highly likely given we are in the UK, hunker down for some great food at The Beach Hut, Watergate Bay. They prepare fresh, interesting food with good service too.  The views across the Bay are great too. It’s  half the price of Fifteen but just as tasty. I like their fab detox salads, the falafel and their amazing Extreme Hot Chocolate drinks with marshmellows on top! Great for warming you up after a brisk walk on the beach. Remember to go at low tide to get the long walk! Book a table on weekends as it can get quite busy 01637 860543.

nudist-piccy

Go au-naturel

If the weather suddenly takes a turn for the better and the sunshine is everywhere, take a chance and enjoy the beaches the way nature intended! Vault Beach is located in an area of National Trust-owned land at Dodman Point, Gorran Haven, south of St Austell on Cornwall’s South Coast. Nude use of the South end of this privately owned beach has continued for many years; which can take the unsuspecting surfer by surprise! For more info on where you can strip off in the South West see the Naturist UK wesbite.