6 adventurous things to do on a trip to Cornwall, UK

Cornwall is one of Britains best-kept secrets. Just a 5-hour trainride from London, you can have over 300 miles of stunningcoastline and a whole heap of other adventure terrain at yourfingertips. And whats better is the train journey down throughDevon, into Cornwall is up there with the prettiest train journeysin the world. It takes you across some simply lovely quintessentialEnglish countryside and over the stunning Brunel Bridge atPlymouth, where you can see the waves lapping up to the trackson a windy day, before pulling up to countless pretty little stationsonce into Cornwall the adventure has begun already!

Once you arrive there is just so much to do outdoors to keep youradventure spirit stoked and your adrenaline levels up! Here is ouradventure travel guide to Cornwall, to make sure that you get thebest out of your break once you are there!

Go surfing

If you have never tried it, there is really no better place to make astart. There area heaps of hire shops around the county where youcan get hold of the kit and a whole range of surf schools too, whereyou can get lessons in anything from an hour to a whole week.Surfing is pretty much suitable for all ages, once you can swim, andas well as being great fun is a good all round work out too!

Explore the South-West coast path

Cornwall is surrounded by over 300 miles of beautiful coastline the north famous for its dramatic views and stunning craggy cliffs,the south renowned for its river estuaries and temperate climate,ideal for tropical gardens. The Southwest coast path makes it wayaround all of it taking you on a wonderful journey into the truecharacter of this region. The southwest coast path website is veryhelpful for choosing a route – be sure to plan a great picnic or stopoff at one of Cornwalls lovely inns or taverns to keep you well fedon your walk!

The Ghost Walk at Bodmin Jail

The Jail is open 364 days a year and is even suitable for a visit inwet weather, offering a fascinating insight into the Penal historyof Cornwall. The Jail you see today was built by prisoners withover 20,000 tonnes of granite from a not so nearby quarry, as anaddition the original 1779 prison. The jail runs a regular spookynighttime walk that is not one for the faint hearted! From 10.30 pmuntil dawn you are invited to come into the prison and experience itin all of its ghostly wonder.

Zorbing in Bude

This one is guaranteed to get your heart racing. Climb into a largetransparent plastic orb and race down a hill at top speeds and foras little as 15 you can get a view of the countryside that is quiteunlike any other. Zorbing is a brilliant way to bond with friends or toget the whole family laughing! We can assure you everyone is goingto a feel a little nervous before embarking on this- and brilliantafter! Bude is a great spot to try it.

Go-karting at St Eval

This is just too much fun to leave to children! At St Eval on thenorth coast of Cornwall there is an all weather track where youcan drive grown-up go-karts at 70 mph! But dont worry they havejunior and infant karts too, so everyone from 3 upwards can bein on the action! You can either do their arrive and drive sessionwhere you simply pay for however long you spend. Or you can takepart in your very own 15 or 20 lap formula one race, where youcan see who comes out as the true champion over a proper lengthrace! Brilliant fun for the whole family.

Rock climbing at Land’s End

Cornwalls lovely craggy granite makes for great rock climbing and whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber we are sure the county has something to excite you. If you have never done it before why not sign up to a company who can help you to get tothe good spots and provide you with all the right equipment. If youare experienced there are many great climbing guides available inbookshops to get you to the good places. We love the sea-cliff climbat Sennen: its a great, challenging little crag. Park in the car parkand walk down best attempted between March and Septemberand make sure to check swell reports first! Lovely views guaranteedfrom the top.