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supersonicman · 17/09/2026 11:48

Headed to Newquay for a long weekend (Saturday - Monday), staying fairly centrally and I just want to walk. Any recommendations?!

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Feelingshotshotshot · 17/09/2026 11:50

Just walk the coastal path.

GoodGirlFaith · 17/09/2026 11:59

Fistral beach and the lovely cafe/bar there. I could (and often have) sit there all day (my sons both surf). I have sat there, in the sunshine, at Christmas before.

Crantock village and beach are lovely and worth a visit.

Watergate Bay is beautiful and also worth a visit.

If you're into shopping, the surf clothing shops are fantastic in Newquay.

If you go to Pizza Express, there's a roof terrace at the back of the restaurant with great views over Great Western and Tolcarne beaches.

supersonicman · 17/09/2026 12:44

Feelingshotshotshot · 17/09/2026 11:50

Just walk the coastal path.

I want ideas of where to walk! I’m only really able to spend one day walking, so need inspo

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Feelingshotshotshot · 17/09/2026 12:47

Well, where are you starting from and how far do you want to walk? If you get to the seafront and turn left, it's a nice walk to Crantock. If you get to the sea front and turn right, it's a nice walk to Watergate Bay Hotel.

hamsterchump · 17/09/2026 13:05

I would go to the Stable at Fistral beach and sit on the balcony for the view of Fistral beach, this has the same view as Boardmasters beach bar but from higher up and the service, view, food, drinks and toilets are vastly better.

Then walk along Fistral to the South end of the beach, up the steps and along the coast path to Pentire Headland. There you can go to Lewinnick Lodge for a panoramic view of Newquay bay from the headland.

Then head to the Fern Pit cafe (food overpriced here, service poor but outside seating and view amazing, drinks, coffee, ice cream fine) and use their stairs and bridge (3 hours either side of low tide only, you can google tide times at Crantock) to cross the Gannel estuary and access Crantock beach.

From there you can walk up into the village of Crantock which is charming and has two pubs. The Old Albion and The Cornishman opposite eachother. If you're going this weekend, The Old Albion is having a little free music festival, look them up on facebook for more details.

If you wish you can walk out to West Pentire headlnd. The Bowgie (pronounced Bow as in ow gie as in jee) pub has an amazing view but terrible food and app or Mcdonalds style screen only service (do not approach the bar, you will be told off, read the tripadvisor reviews for more details) so only get a drink here.

You can walk back from Crantock if the tide is still low enough or get a bus if you are tired, use Go Cornwall bus app.

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