4 Lower Saltings, St Ives, Guidebook

If you like walking then..walk... The South West Coast path runs along from the St Ives seafront. You can head east towards Hayle or west towards Lands End, both directions offer spectacular walking. Inland, the Tinners Way runs from St Ives across Penwith to St Just, offering a slightly easier walk than the coast path. Other walk suggestions: www.cornwall-online.co.uk/walking OS maps & books of local walks can be purchased from St Ives Bookseller in Fore Street

You can't come to Cornwall & not try your hand at Surfing. Why not take a lesson with the pros: Skindog Surf School is based at Watergate Bay but will travel to Gwithian to give Surf lessons www.skinclogsurfschool.co.uk 07709 500314. Porthmeor Surf School, St Ives 01736 711289 For those not brave enough to surf they could try their hand at body or boogie boarding. Brilliant fun and simple to master. There are various outlets in Fore Street & on the beaches that hire out wetsuits & boards

As well as being home to Tate St Ives there are many art galleries & shops dotted around the town & in the local area. The Art Pass offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy amazing architecture & views, local & international art, as well as historic & contemporary work on display at six outstanding venues across west Cornwall. The art pass costs £12 (concessions £7), and gives the cardholder unlimited access to Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden (See info under "Things to do & places to see", above), the Leach Pottery, Penlee House Gallery & Museum for a seven day period. Although Newlyn Art Gallery & the Exchange are free to visit, cardholders receive a 10% discount in both of their shops. The Art Pass is available from all the organizations taking part in the initiative

St Ives Food & Drink Festival www.stivesfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk: During mid May St Ives hosts a full programme of events, which includes food producer master classes, wine tasting & chocolate making, amongst other delights, held at local restaurants & hotels. These events lead up to the focal point of the festival held in a prominent part of town. 2013 saw the festival being held at Porthminster Beach. Restaurants in St Ives & Carbis Bay It is wise to book at any time of the year, especially in the summer season, to avoid disappointment.

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Numbers and things which may be useful Police - 0870 2777 444/999 24 Hour Dentist - St Ives 01736 798463 - Carbis Bay 01736 793090 Vet (If applicable) 24 Hour Emergency Service - St Ives 01736 796088 - Hayle 01736 755555