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Perranporth

 
Description: Perranporth is a village on the north coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom, six miles south-west of Newquay. The village, ... more
Perranporth ... and its large sandy beach, face the Atlantic, with hundreds of miles of uninterrupted fetch producing large waves, making it one of the most popular surfing destinations in Britain. At low tide the sands extend up to Ligger Point, 2 miles (3 km) to the north. The sand dunes (Penhale Sands) adjacent to the northern part of the beach are used for orienteering championships. There is an army training camp here. The southern end of the beach is backed by dramatic cliffs, with natural arches and stacks, and tin-mining adits. This headland is called Droskyn Point, and on top of it is a youth hostel with spectacular views, situated beside the South West Coast Path.

Newest Review: ... of its large waves and long untouched sands. The beach spreads north from Perranporth for around 3 miles and so there is always somewhere quiet to have a picnic or fly a kite. Perranporth itself has a wide range of accommodation including hotels, bed and breakfasts and also a wide selection of camping and caravan sites. There are also a large range of places to eat out and a good number of ... more

 ... nice pubs. One of which is directly on the beach (a great place to watch the sun set as you are drinking a nice cold lager!) If you stay in Perranporth itself there are plenty of shops including a small supermarket, butchers, bakers and enough gift ...more

gememily
Premium Review Perranporth: England at its best (220 words)
by - written on 10/08/09 (Somewhat useful, 23 readings)
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Perranporth is a beautiful little place on the north coast of Cornwall. Perranporth lies in a small bay and has a beautiful beach. Only a short distance from Newquay there is plenty to see and do. Whatever reason you have decided to visit Perranporth there will be plenty for everyone. Perranporth is very popular with the surfers because of its large waves and long untouched sands. The beach spreads north from Perranporth for around 3 miles and so there is always somewhere quiet to have a picnic or fly a kite. Perranporth itself has a wide range of accommodation including hotels, bed and breakfasts and also a wide selection of camping and caravan sites. There ...  Read the complete review

leanne8686
Crowned Review Heaven on Earth (1782 words)
by - written on 04/11/08 (Very useful, 246 readings)
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As a few of you have kindly noticed I've been away this past week, I thought I'd write a review of where I'd been! I've already reviewed the hotel I stayed at (check out my Ponsmere review) so now its time for the lovely little village of Perranporth, location of The Ponsmere Hotel. The village ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Perranporth is an unspoilt gem of a village situated on the north coast of Cornwall, around 7 miles from Newquay. The beach is one of the main attractions of Perranporth; with wide golden sands stretching just over 3 miles, lapped by some of the best surfing waves in this country. It's no surprise the main shops here ...  Read the complete review

chilipepper27
Premium Review Perranporth...home of cheesy chips! (842 words)
by - written on 17/11/07 (Very useful, 76 readings)
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I‘ve so many fond memories of Perranporth, it’s a really beautiful place simply amazing, and well worth a visit. The first time I visited Perranporth was about 13 years ago, I went with my friend and her parents, I was 15 at the time and it was the first time I‘d been camping, I’ve been lucky enough to have had perfect weather every time I’ve been, the last time I went was last summer, but I must say I prefer to stay in a hotel now I have kids! It’s a perfect place to visit whether you’re a beach bum, surfer, or a family. If you’d like to learn to surf you can get lessons at reasonable prices and there’s loads of places to hire/buy all you need. There’s also ...  Read the complete review

Ann+J+Sec
Crowned Review THE STORY OF (PART OF) MY LIFE (1275 words)
by - written on 08/02/01 (Very useful, 247 readings)
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"Some day I'm gonna write The Story of my Life" So goes the song by Michael Holiday - well I'm going to write about Cornwall. It may not cover the whole of my life but it certainly has covered a major and the most happiest part of it. Cornwall was my very first experience of a holiday away from parents. It was decided upon as a second best choice to The Isle of Man, the hotel there being fully booked at the time. As I am now talking about many years ago, I can tell you it took 12 solid hours on a coach to get there from Liverpool so it seemed amazingly far away to two l6 year old girls straight from school. For this ...  Read the complete review

 

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