Activities at Holywell

Holywell Bay, Cornwall
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Dog walking

Staying safe at Holywell

Holywell, Cornwall

Planning a visit to Holywell? As with many coastal locations there are hazards to be aware of. Please take a few moments to familiarise yourself with them before you visit. Find out more here.

Surfers walking towards the sea
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Surfing at Holywell and Crantock

Holywell, Cornwall

Head to one of the National Trust recognised surf schools at Holywell and Crantock Beach and get into the water. Surf board hire is also available.

A view across a beautifully rippled sandy beach
Walking trail

Amazing beach walk at Holywell

Holywell, Cornwall

A flip-flop friendly walk across Holywell beach and towering dunes.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Buzzard in flight
Walking trail

Cubert wildlife walk, Cornwall

Holywell, Cornwall

Find plenty of opportunity to spot flora and wildlife in every season on this varied walk along the Cornwall coastline near Newquay.

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours
  • 6.0 miles (9.65km)
A view of sea, sand dunes and tufts of Marram Grass
Walking trail

Cubert Common walk

Holywell, Cornwall

Discover a wealth of wildlife on this easy trail across open grassland.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Holywell Beach
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Caving

Hidden surprises at Holywell

Holywell, Cornwall

For its sheer diversity of landscape this group of National Trust places is hard to beat. Exposed rocky headlands, sandy surfing beaches, enormous dunes, common land, streamside habitats, a tidal estuary, mudflats and a patch of woodland area all found in one relatively small part of North Cornwall only a stone's throw from the popular resort of Newquay.