Sam's Guidebook
Things to do ⛵️
A fantastic way to explore the river on SUPs or by kayak. Great team, who are enthusiastic and love Cornwall 🛶
Falmouth River Watersports
A fantastic way to explore the river on SUPs or by kayak. Great team, who are enthusiastic and love Cornwall 🛶
Opportunity to explore the Carrick Roads. Head to St Mawes, up river towards Truro or down to Falmouth 🚤
11 locals recommend
Mylor Boat Hire
Opportunity to explore the Carrick Roads. Head to St Mawes, up river towards Truro or down to Falmouth 🚤
Cycle from Bissoe to Devoran and Portreath, following the old railway lines for the tin and copper mines 🚲
55 locals recommend
Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire
Cycle from Bissoe to Devoran and Portreath, following the old railway lines for the tin and copper mines 🚲
Food scene 🥟
Best place to start your day with a Muddy Beach brekkie and a fresh orange juice, sitting outside in the sun ☀️
36 locals recommend
Muddy Beach
Commercial RoadBest place to start your day with a Muddy Beach brekkie and a fresh orange juice, sitting outside in the sun ☀️
Pizza takeaway - wood fired and made using seasonal produce. Hidden gem 🍕
8 locals recommend
PIZZA PLS
Saint Thomas StreetPizza takeaway - wood fired and made using seasonal produce. Hidden gem 🍕
Mariners Takeaway
62-64 Lower Market StLocal fish and chips with a brilliant gluten free menu 🐟
The Chough Bakery
3 The StrandTakeaway gluten free pasties in Padstow 🥟
Cream teas 🍓
Cream tea in Falmouth by the sea (gluten free options)
16 locals recommend
Greenbank Bar at The Greenbank Hotel
Cream tea in Falmouth by the sea (gluten free options)
The Waymarker
Cream tea with homemade scones and local woodland walk nearby (gluten free options)
Market Place Tea Rooms
Lifeboat HillLots of gluten free options, based in St Ives
Local Sightseeing 🗺
Visit in spring for the bluebell covered woods and festivals with local produce throughout the rest of the year 🍯
21 locals recommend
Enys Gardens
Visit in spring for the bluebell covered woods and festivals with local produce throughout the rest of the year 🍯
House and garden with amazing views, many walks and a good cafe 🌷
220 locals recommend
National Trust - Trelissick Garden
House and garden with amazing views, many walks and a good cafe 🌷
Garden with a beach and access to the Helford passage for outstanding views 🏝
160 locals recommend
Glendurgan Garden
Garden with a beach and access to the Helford passage for outstanding views 🏝
Places to go 🚙
St Mawes
National Trust - Lizard Point
St Agnes
St Ives
Saint Michael's Mount
Fowey
Rainy day activities ☔️
Eden Project
Geevor Tin Mine
Poldark Mine & The Cornish Heritage Collection