SEATON BEACH: sandy beach with safe bathing, beach cafe.

FROM SEATON TO MILLENDREATH OR LOOE: walk along the beach to Millendreath, or continue further to Looe (2-3 hours) (This must be done at LOW TIDE). and return via the coast path to Seaton or via the Monkey Sanctuary road to Keveral. (Or do it the other way around according to tide).

RAME HEAD: at the far end of Whitsand Bay, great walks and great views. Mt. Edgecumbe Country Park is close by. 12 miles.

FREATHY BEACH, WHITSAND BAY: unspoilt, sandy beach, safe bathing, walk down a cliff path from the car park. No shops or services. 9 miles.

SHAG ROCK BEACH: 20 minutes walk along beach from Downderry, accessible only at low tide or by a steep track from the coast path, unspoilt, sandy beach, safe bathing, nudist beach!

LOOE TO POLPERRO: Go from Looe to Polperro and back, by boat (subject to season and tides), by walking along the coast path, or by bus, to see a great stretch of coastline and a picturesque Cornish fishing village.

POLRUAN TO LOOE: a long hike for strong walkers only, you can get Bus 281 from Looe to Polruan, then walk back along the coast path, passing Lantic Bay, Lansallos, Polperro and Talland. To shorten the distance, get off the bus before Polruan. Or do it the other way, but don't miss the last bus back from Polruan at 18.10. No shops between Polruan and Polperro.

LANSALLOS BEACH: small sandy cove, 20 minutes walk from Lansallos village car park, no shops or services, between Polperro and Polruan, best route is via Pelynt, 12 miles

LANTIC BAY: spectacular bay and great beach, backed by high cliffs, 20 minutes walk from car park, no shops or services, between Polperro and Polruan, best route is via Pelynt, 14 miles.

GORRAN HAVEN BEACH: near Mevagissey,37 miles, but could be tied in with a visit to Heligan Gardens.