Things to do

Things to do around Gwithian

• Gwithian Towans – Vast sandy beach for walks, swimming and sunsets

• Surf schools at Gwithian – Lessons and board hire for beginners and experienced surfers

• Rock pooling & wild swimming on calmer days

• Nearby beaches including Godrevy, Hayle and Portreath

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🚶 Coastal walks and scenery (from the door)

• The South West Coast Path runs close by

• Walk towards Godrevy Lighthouse for iconic views

• Gentle dune walks through the towans with wide sea views

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🐦 Nature and wildlife (10–15 mins)

• Hayle Estuary – internationally important for birdlife

• Two nearby nature reserves with year-round wildlife

• Seals are often seen along the coast, with occasional dolphins and basking sharks offshore

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🚆 St Ives by train (20 mins drive + train)

• Drive to St Erth and take the scenic train to St Ives

• One of the most beautiful train journeys in the UK

• Beaches, galleries, cafés and shops — no parking stress

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🏛 Iconic Cornish days out (30–90 mins)

• Minack Theatre – cliffside theatre overlooking the Atlantic (1.5 hrs)

• St Michael’s Mount – walk across at low tide or boat over (1 hr)

• Geevor Tin Mine – World Heritage Site and mining history (1 hr)

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🚲 Cycling & outdoor adventures

• Quiet country lanes and coastal routes for cycling and e-biking

• Great conditions for photography, kite flying and stargazing

• Open landscapes and big skies all year round

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⭐ Top 10 things guests love doing

1. Walking to Gwithian Towans at sunset

2. Surfing or watching the waves at Gwithian Beach

3. Walking the coast path to Godrevy Lighthouse

4. Taking the train to St Ives from St Erth

5. Wildlife spotting at Hayle Estuary

6. Visiting the Minack Theatre

7. Exploring St Michael’s Mount

8. Discovering Cornwall’s mining history at Geevor

9. Beach picnics and dune walks

10. Simply relaxing and enjoying the views

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👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for families

• Safe sandy beaches and rock pools

• Surf lessons for children and teens

• Easy walks and wildlife spotting

• Interactive attractions like Geevor Tin Mine

• Train trip to St Ives (an adventure in itself)

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💑 Ideal for couples

• Coastal walks and quiet beaches

• Sunsets over Godrevy Lighthouse

• Scenic train journeys and galleries in St Ives

• Evenings at the Minack Theatre

• Relaxed meals and unhurried days by the sea

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Why guests love staying here

Gwithian offers a rare mix of space, scenery and easy access to Cornwall’s most iconic places — with the freedom to be as active or as relaxed as you choose.

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