Kennall Valley Camping

Whether it’s watersports or a relaxing walk around the lake followed by a bite to eat in the café, Stithians Lake (10 minutes’ drive) has plenty of options for a peaceful day out. It’s possible to bring along your own watercraft, hire one out or learn a new trick – the watersports centre runs paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, sailing and trout fishing activities. There are other places to get your hair wet around here. You could start out with diving activities in Falmouth and finish with sea kayaking from the town’s Swanpool Beach (15 minutes). For a little history instead, Pendennis Castle (20 minutes) is in Falmouth and houses some cool war weapons such as cannons and guns. Around the south coast, more top spots include the sub-tropical Trebah Garden (20 minutes) and the family-friendly Flambards Theme Park (20 minutes). When you’re planning on taking off towards the north coast of Cornwall instead, the beaches of St. Ives Bay (35 minutes) are a stunning stretch of sand up there, with the Godrevy Lighthouse, splendid sand dunes and excellent swells for surfing.