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An abundance of beaches and coves to choose from
Local beaches
In Cornwall you're never too far from the sea, and at Hilton Woods Park you're just a few minutes away. Widemouth Bay, a glorious golden dip in the cliffs, is nearest. It's as famous for its surf as it is for its beauty. Other beaches, like Crooklets Beach at Bude, are wide and well groomed, while others, like Duckpool, are wild and mysterious. Take your time and dicover them all. The South West Coast Path will take you to even quieter places with stunning views along the way: Tintangel, Sandymouth, and Dizzard Point. Inland there's beauty too, high on Bodmin Moor or among the windswept tors of Dartmoor. 
Launceston Castle today has an interactive display tracing the thousand years of history of the site. There is also an exhibition of finds from various site excavations. The castle is open daily from the beginning of April until the end of October each year.
Bude Castle, a castellated mansion overlooking Summerleaze Beach, was built by the inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney in 1830. He was the first man to make a lengthy journey in a mechanical vehicle when he drove a steam carriage from London to Bath and back. The building now houses the Town Council and the attractive grounds are used for concerts and fêtes throughout the summer.
Tintagel Castle is currently in ruins and can be found on Tintagel Head, located near Tintagel in North Cornwall. The site was originally a Roman settlement, though the remains of the castle that stand today, date from the 13th century. The castle is traditionally linked to the legend of King Arthur and as such it is currently a popular tourist site run by English Heritage.
The Eden Project is an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking location; a global garden; a place of beauty and wonder. The world famous architecture and art draws inspiration from nature, educational work is about creating a positive future in a world that is going to go through radical change, trying to ensure everyone who visits Eden leaves knowing something more about their connection to the world. That's the big stuff…Eden is also about simple pleasures; enjoying tasty food, rediscovering what puts the great into the great outdoors, imaginative play for children, taking time to stop and smell the flowers, having a good time.
| Widemouth Bay Two large beaches in one with over 2 miles of open sand at low tide. A great family beach which always has plenty of space, as well as a popular venue for surfers. |
Crackington Haven This cove is flanked by 430ft cliffs. The sandy area is bordered by low reefs and provides numerous rock pools to explore. |
Northcott Mouth A beautiful sandy beach which at low tide can extend to Crooklets beach. It features some intriguing geology and many secluded spots. |
Duckpool A romantic little cove at the end of Combe Valley. Not recommended for swimming but has a lovely sandy beach. |
Strangles The High Cliff, at over 731ft, is the highest in Cornwall. The descent to the beach is very steep, but well worth a visit for its sheer magnitude. |
Bossiney Beach A picturesque small quiet cove which on a low tide joins with neighboring beach Benoath Cove. The beach is relatively quite as people tend to completely miss it as they travel from Tintagel to Boscastle. |
Golf Courses
Here are the names of a few courses in the area.
Bude and North Cornwall - 7 Miles
Ivyleaf - 9 Miles
Lanhydrock - 36 Miles
Launceston Trethorne - 10 Miles
Trevose - 38 Miles
St Enodoc - 33 Miles
St Kew - 25 Miles
