Visiting West Cornwall in the off-season is the perfect opportunity to discover something new about somewhere you love.
Adventure: top picks
Things to do in West Cornwall
See what’s waiting for you with our top picks for the low season.
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- Activity level: Energetic
- Duration: 2-3 days
You can mix and match from the suggested activities to create a great day out during your stay. If you were to do all the activities on this itinerary, the estimated duration is given above.
Please note: You will need to contact the venue or experience provider directly to book.
Click on each individual experience and find out more about its accessibility and public transport connections, along with an eco tip.
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Things to do
Paddleboard lesson
Experience the beauty of Mount’s Bay on a stand-up paddleboard. The sport has grown in popularity over recent years and it’s easy to see why people enjoy floating around the bay, experiencing St Michael’s Mount from the sea. You can arrange paddleboard hire and lessons through the Hoxton Special, then pop into their café afterwards for a warming flat white. Check seasonal opening hours and book your lesson here.
Bespoke country hack
Channel your inner Poldark. Experienced horse riders can join Cornwall Swimming Horses for an autumnal hack. Make the most of the quieter months with a low-tide gallop on the beach or enjoy the details of the changing seasons with a steady ride through country lanes. There’s even a route that stops off at the cosy Tinner’s Arms in Zennor.
This experience is suitable for those with an advanced level of fitness, and it lasts around two hours. Find out more here.
Look up
From October onwards, the darker evenings create the perfect opportunity for stargazing. West Penwith is an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and has recently been designated an International Dark Sky Park (one of just seven sites in the UK). This means the area is naturally dark and has minimal light pollution. Head out on a cloudless night and follow these helpful tips to experience nature’s spectacle in the sky. Top stargazing spots include the Merry Maidens Stone Circle in Boleigh and Carn Galver Engine House in Zennor.
You can find more locations through Go Stargazing. Stargazing is suitable for advanced levels of fitness and requires forward planning as locations can be remote.
Places to Eat
Clifftop golf club
You’ll find this scenic golf club on the clifftop at Cape Cornwall. Visitors are welcome to dine in the restaurant, enjoy the scenery and book a round of golf. You could refuel after a day out exploring the National Trust sites nearby or see if they are hosting one of their fine dining events during your stay.
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Places to Stay
Retreat to a cosy self-catering cottage or book a stylish hotel in the heart of town. Discover the perfect seaside stay for your winter in Cornwall.
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Accessibility
Many of the activities in our itineraries are accessible. Click on each individual experience to find out more about its accessibility. We advise that you contact the venue or experience provider in advance to confirm. You can also find information about accessible venues through Access Cornwall.
Local knowledge
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Getting around
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Positive impact
We’re hoping to make every stay as sustainable as possible. Find out more here.
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This listing has been curated by the EXPERIENCE West Cornwall team and was correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We advise that you contact the venue or provider directly to confirm any seasonal opening details and to book the experience.
