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BIRDWATCHING

Around St Ives, Carbis Bay and the adjacent coast.
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There are plenty of opportunities to 'Get Afloat' from St. Ives Harbour. Various craft sail each day to Seal Island where you can observe the grey Atlantic seals at play or rest, even see sunfish and dolphins on the way. This trip past the Tate Gallery, Porthmeor Beach and along the beautiful coast will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

One of the popular craft is the 'Dolly Pentreath', a traditional Cornish Fishing Lugger. Other local boats offer Fishing Trips, 'spinning' for mackeral.

There are Pleasure Craft for Hire on fine weather days when you can meander around St. Ives bay at your leisure.

St. Ives Freshwater Angling Society
Woonsmith Lake, Woonsmith Farm, Nancledra
Ten years ago a group of keen fishermen and conservationists discovered a disused clay pit on a farm. Today it is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country, stocked with Roach, Perch, Carp, Bream, Tench, Rudd, Gudgeon and Eels. It is also suitable for disabled persons with purpose built platforms and ramps. In springtime the rhododendrons are spectacular.

Day tickets are available from the farm: £5.00 adults £2.50 juniors
Telephone Tom Davey for further details, directions or tickets
- 01736 797539.

Tregenna Castle Hotel Golf Course
A parkland course set in the magnificent grounds of Tregenna Castle Hotel with narrow fairways, small greens and fabulous views of St. Ives Bay.

West Cornwall Golf Course, Lelant
Cornwall's oldest course overlooking St. Ives Bay is a true links course with numerous natural qualities and fine turf.
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Putting Greens
Porthmeor Beach and Porthminster Beach

Penhalwyn Trekking Centre
Halsetown, St. Ives Tel: 01736 796461
For all ages and abilities for treks and tuition.

St Ives Sailing Club
St Ives Bay offers a wonderful opportunity to experience sea sailing in the comparitive safety of St Ives Bay.
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Porthmeor Beach is the surfing beach in St. Ives.
Porthmeor Beach Café and Surf Centre for lessons etc.
Tel: 01736 793366

St. Ives Surf School, Porthmeor Beach. BSA approved school.
Tel 0966 498021

There are numerous surf shops selling or hiring wet suits.