The Cornwall Guide 2016

STAR GAZING:
With little light pollution, you’ll be able to enjoy
dazzling views of the night sky on clear nights.
Colliford Lake on Bodmin Moor and Marazion where
the stars hang magically over St Michael’s Mount
are well worth checking out, as is the Roseland
Observatory near St Austell, which holds weekly
star and sun gazing sessions suitable for the whole
family. www.roselandobservatory.com
GO FISH:
Busy fishing ports like Looe, Falmouth and Padstow
offer a variety of fishing trips to suit your needs.
Experienced local fisherman will happily take you out
to find the best place to hook mackerel, bass, pollock
and conger eels to name a few.
TO DO
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Take to
the lakes:
Run by the South West Lakes Trust, Cornwall
boasts three lakes offering action-packed fun both
on and off the water. Safe from waves and currents,
these lakes are the perfect location for trying out a
new water sport under the watchful eye of a trained
instructor. On the edge of Bodmin Moor five miles
outside Liskeard, Siblyback Lake offers paddle
boarding, wakeboarding and kayaking tuition,
as well as a three mile perimeter path perfect for
cycling, walking or even Segwaying! Stithians Lake,
five miles south of Redruth, is great for dingy sailing
and windsurfing and at Tamar Lakes, a 20 minute
drive from the resort of Bude, you can hire pedalos,
rowing boats and canoes.
Book sessions at www.swlakestrust.org.uk
ST MICHAEL’S
MOUNT:
Explore the amazing island world of St Michael’s
Mount and discover legend, myth and over a
thousand years of incredible history. Stroll across
the granite causeway where a legendary giant
once walked and follow the footsteps of pilgrims.
Boat hop to an island where modern life meets
layers of history, discover a medieval castle, a
sub-tropical paradise and a close-knit island
community. Delve into the history of a fortress,
a priory, a harbour and a home.