See also Beaches and Coast Walks

THE EDEN PROJECT: tropical and mediterranean biomes (the tropical one is the world's largest greenhouse!), good cafes. Very crowded on wet days in the peak season, but go there on a better day for less people and to enjoy the attractive outdoor gardens. One million visitors a year can't be wrong! 25 miles, near St Austell. www.edenproject.com

THE MONKEY SANCTUARY: Promoting the welfare, conservation and survival of primates. Good vegetarian cafe in the car park. 11.00-4.00. CLOSED FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS. One admission gives you unlimited free entry for one year. 1½ miles, 30 minutes walk.www.monkeysanctuary.org

LOOE ISLAND: nature reserve managed by Cornwall Wildlife Trust, good for birdwatching. Take a boat trip from the quay at Looe (times subject to tides), and spend about 2 hours on the island. Take food and drink with you.

FISHING TRIPS: 2 hour trips for mackerel, or 4 hour trips for deep sea fishing, from Looe quay. Bring home your supper (if you're lucky!)

FOWEY: Take the pedestrian ferry from Polruan, take a look around Fowey, take the car ferry back to Bodinnick, then walk through the woods alongside the estuary back to Polruan. Try your hand at canoeing in the estuary (kids can go with their parents). 15 miles.

THE HURLERS STONE CIRCLES: near Minions, on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Large and impressive Bronze Age stone circles, great views over SE Cornwall (on a clear day). Walk one mile over the open moor to the Cheesewring rock formation. 16 miles. There is also a smaller stone circle at Duloe (between Looe and Liskeard),

GOLITHA FALLS: rapids and waterfall amongst ancient woodland, between Liskeard and Bodmin Moor. 13 miles.

PLYMOUTH: take the scenic way into Plymouth via the Cremyll Ferry (foot passengers only) from near Mt. Edgecumbe (13 miles). Walk around the sea front to the historic Plymouth Hoe and Barbican (1½ miles from ferry).

TINTAGEL: for King Arthurs Castle and St. Nectan's Glen, North Cornwall, 37 miles.

Links to external websites
Cornwall Tourist Board
Cornwall Holiday Guide