Adventure Activities in Cornwall

Sands and Cornwall; the perfect combination for an adventure holiday with friends or family.

From surfing, cycling, abseiling and coasteering to jet skiing and fishing there is something for everybody on a Sands adventure break in Cornwall.

Our ‘Surf Shack’ has wetsuits in adult and child sizes and body boards as well as a range of beach goods for free hire.

Other exciting adventure sports can be booked at activity centres close by. Here some ideas:

Please note that these activities have to be booked directly with the provider.

 

Cycling with Bridge Bike Hire

Cornwall has a great system of cycle trails. 20 minutes from the hotel there is the Camel Cycle Trail that runs from Padstow to Bodmin Moor.

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Cliff Activities

Hop on the only beach zip wire in Cornwall, try cliff abseiling, explore the Rat Run or challenge yourself on the Multi Vine or the Snakes & Ladders. The private Newquay beach is surrounded on 3 sides by cliffs 150ft high creating the perfect setting for a packed day of cliff activities.

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Surfing

Lusty Glaze Beach is only a short drive from Sands and the perfect place to learn to surf or brush up on your surfing skills. The privately owned beach will give you exclusive access to some of the best surfing waves in Cornwall for beginners and improvers.

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Coasteering

Coasteering is a new developing sport that involves swimming, climbing and jumping along a section of coastline. Set Coasteer routes explore caves and gulleys; jump from sheer rock faces into deep water; boulder/traverse along sections of rock and play in the moving water around rocky features.

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Fishing

A fun taster of fishing for all the family! Dedicated mackerel fishing within 2 miles of Newquay harbour.
Trips are arranged according to demand throughout the day and evenings in high season.

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Kayak Adventure

Experience the beautiful Cornish coastline by sea kayak. Explore the sea caves, the River Gannel Estuary and meet the harbour seals face to face! By the day or half day.

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Go-Karting

Thrills and spills on the go-kart track for all ages. 10 minutes from hotel, pre booking advised.

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Kids Adventure Activities

Kids love Lusty Glaze Beach. The golden sands, clear blue sea and sheltered cove make it a fun, adventurous, safe haven in which to enjoy activities like Junior Lifeguard, Junior Surfing and Junior Bodyboarding.

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Waverunner Jetski Adventures

Go for a ‘blast’ through the waves and around Newquay Bay. Get a taste of jet-ski adventures as a passenger on board one of our powerful Waverunners.

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