The Old Dairy Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Eden Project used to be a barren landscape – a former clay mine with no soil or plants. This huge crater has been transformed into a beautiful global garden, which sets the stage for an extraordinary day out where you’ll rediscover the natural world as you've never experienced it before.
Explore massive covered Biomes to trek though the world’s largest indoor rainforest and immerse yourself in the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean Biome. Enjoy extensive Outdoor Gardens, contemporary artworks, performance and storytelling. Discover places to rest, play and eat, and pick up inspiring ideas to take home on how to care for the planet that cares for you.
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Proyekto ng Eden
The Eden Project used to be a barren landscape – a former clay mine with no soil or plants. This huge crater has been transformed into a beautiful global garden, which sets the stage for an extraordinary day out where you’ll rediscover the natural world as you've never experienced it before.
Explore massive covered Biomes to trek though the world’s largest indoor rainforest and immerse yourself in the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean Biome. Enjoy extensive Outdoor Gardens, contemporary artworks, performance and storytelling. Discover places to rest, play and eat, and pick up inspiring ideas to take home on how to care for the planet that cares for you.
A river walk on the way to Bodmin Moor - with a well deserved stop at Inkies Smokehouse
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Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve
15 Well LnA river walk on the way to Bodmin Moor - with a well deserved stop at Inkies Smokehouse
Magical gardens near the beautiful seaside town of Mevagissey. The gardens were restored by Tim Smits, the driving force behind The Eden Project
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Ang Nawawalang Mga Hardin ng Heligan
B3273Magical gardens near the beautiful seaside town of Mevagissey. The gardens were restored by Tim Smits, the driving force behind The Eden Project
There is said to have been a ferry crossing the River Fowey at this spot since at least the 13th century.
The ferry, which is motor-driven rather than chain-operated, links the small village of Bodinnick with Fowey and provides a valuable short-cut between coastal towns in this area.
The white house next to the Ferry slip is the appropriately named Ferryside, which was once the home of Daphne du Maurier. It was here that she wrote "Rebecca" amongst many other novels.
Bodinnick Ferry
There is said to have been a ferry crossing the River Fowey at this spot since at least the 13th century.
The ferry, which is motor-driven rather than chain-operated, links the small village of Bodinnick with Fowey and provides a valuable short-cut between coastal towns in this area.
The white house next to the Ferry slip is the appropriately named Ferryside, which was once the home of Daphne du Maurier. It was here that she wrote "Rebecca" amongst many other novels.
The Cheesewring, is a granite tor in Cornwall, United Kingdom, situated on the eastern flank of Bodmin Moor on Stowe's Hill.
Local legend has it that the tor is the result of a contest between a man and a giant. When Christianity had just been introduced to the British Islands, the giants who lived at the top of the mountains were not happy. The saints had invaded their land and were declaring their wells as sacred. One of the giants, Uther, was given the task of ridding their land of the saints. He confronted the frail Saint Tue, who proposed a rock throwing contest. If Uther won, the saints would leave Cornwall. If Saint Tue won, then the giants would convert to Christianity.
Uther took his turn first and easily threw a small rock to the top of nearby Stowe's Hill. Tue prayed for assistance, and picking up a huge slab found it was very light. One after the other, they threw their rocks, stacking them up in perfect piles. When the score was twelve stones each, Uther threw a thirteenth stone, but it rolled down the hill. Tue picked up this fallen stone, and as he lifted it, an angel appeared to carry it to the top of the pile of rocks. Uther conceded, and the giants decided to follow Christianity.
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The Cheesewring (Stowes hill)
The Cheesewring, is a granite tor in Cornwall, United Kingdom, situated on the eastern flank of Bodmin Moor on Stowe's Hill.
Local legend has it that the tor is the result of a contest between a man and a giant. When Christianity had just been introduced to the British Islands, the giants who lived at the top of the mountains were not happy. The saints had invaded their land and were declaring their wells as sacred. One of the giants, Uther, was given the task of ridding their land of the saints. He confronted the frail Saint Tue, who proposed a rock throwing contest. If Uther won, the saints would leave Cornwall. If Saint Tue won, then the giants would convert to Christianity.
Uther took his turn first and easily threw a small rock to the top of nearby Stowe's Hill. Tue prayed for assistance, and picking up a huge slab found it was very light. One after the other, they threw their rocks, stacking them up in perfect piles. When the score was twelve stones each, Uther threw a thirteenth stone, but it rolled down the hill. Tue picked up this fallen stone, and as he lifted it, an angel appeared to carry it to the top of the pile of rocks. Uther conceded, and the giants decided to follow Christianity.
First farmed over 4000 years ago by bronze age settlers Bodmin Moor is of one the last great unspoilt areas in the South West and much of its prehistoric and medieval past remains untouched by the passing of the centuries.
The Moor is dominated by dramatic granite tors which tower over the sweeping expanses of open moorland. Marshes and bogs on the high moor drain into shallow moorland valleys before the rivers cross onto softer shales around the Moor and carve themselves deep river valleys, providing shelter for rich, damp oak woodland.
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Bodmin Moor
First farmed over 4000 years ago by bronze age settlers Bodmin Moor is of one the last great unspoilt areas in the South West and much of its prehistoric and medieval past remains untouched by the passing of the centuries.
The Moor is dominated by dramatic granite tors which tower over the sweeping expanses of open moorland. Marshes and bogs on the high moor drain into shallow moorland valleys before the rivers cross onto softer shales around the Moor and carve themselves deep river valleys, providing shelter for rich, damp oak woodland.
The National Trust has built a cycle hub and trail at Landhydrock House with lovely views. Whatever experience you have as a cyclist, there’s bound to be a trail that will suit you.
The magnificent Victorian house and gardens are well worth a visit. Do check opening times. This is one of the best areas to see bluebells in the spring.
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Bahay at Hardin ng Lanhydrock
Treffry LaneThe National Trust has built a cycle hub and trail at Landhydrock House with lovely views. Whatever experience you have as a cyclist, there’s bound to be a trail that will suit you.
The magnificent Victorian house and gardens are well worth a visit. Do check opening times. This is one of the best areas to see bluebells in the spring.
City/town information
Take the Bodinnick Ferry across to the picturesque town of Fowey - with it's charming shops and great selection of restaurants.
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Fowey
Take the Bodinnick Ferry across to the picturesque town of Fowey - with it's charming shops and great selection of restaurants.
Just south of Looe is the smaller port of Polperro. This quaint old Cornish fishing village with narrow streets and pretty cottages remain undeniably attractive. Many of the cottages are covered with a profusion of flowers in summer and the streets are so narrow they are banned to cars, which makes Polperro an ideal place to explore on foot.
There are shops selling paintings, pottery, jewellery and lots more souvenirs for the visitor. There are also newsagents, bakeries and other shops selling everyday requirements. In addition, there are galleries and arts and crafts exhibitions.
Polperro holds an Arts Festival in June each year. Other community events include the Water Carnival and the Furry Dance. You may see Morris men or Clog dancers in the village too. Polperro Fishermen’s Choir is famous throughout Cornwall. It gives open air performances on the quayside in season.
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Polperro
Just south of Looe is the smaller port of Polperro. This quaint old Cornish fishing village with narrow streets and pretty cottages remain undeniably attractive. Many of the cottages are covered with a profusion of flowers in summer and the streets are so narrow they are banned to cars, which makes Polperro an ideal place to explore on foot.
There are shops selling paintings, pottery, jewellery and lots more souvenirs for the visitor. There are also newsagents, bakeries and other shops selling everyday requirements. In addition, there are galleries and arts and crafts exhibitions.
Polperro holds an Arts Festival in June each year. Other community events include the Water Carnival and the Furry Dance. You may see Morris men or Clog dancers in the village too. Polperro Fishermen’s Choir is famous throughout Cornwall. It gives open air performances on the quayside in season.
Looe is situated on both sides of the River Looe. The two towns are joined together by a bridge across the river. In medieval times East Looe and West Looe were separate towns. East Looe includes the harbour and the main shopping centre. West Looe is quieter but also has shops, restaurants and hotels. They are joined by a seven arched bridge, built in 1853. This replaced a much earlier bridge from the 15th century and there are still buildings of this period in the town. It has been a holiday resort for more than 200 years, and has relayed more heavily on the tourist industry since its pilchard canning factory closed in the sixties.
For those driving to Looe, it is a good idea to park near to the entrance to the town thus avoiding the extremely narrow streets.
Looe has some of the best New Year celebrations in the UK. Revellers in fancy dress fill the streets, pubs and restaurants. At midnight a spectacular firework display takes place on the banjo pier watched by people on the beach and promenade. There is a good view of this from Hannafore, across the river.
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Looe
Looe is situated on both sides of the River Looe. The two towns are joined together by a bridge across the river. In medieval times East Looe and West Looe were separate towns. East Looe includes the harbour and the main shopping centre. West Looe is quieter but also has shops, restaurants and hotels. They are joined by a seven arched bridge, built in 1853. This replaced a much earlier bridge from the 15th century and there are still buildings of this period in the town. It has been a holiday resort for more than 200 years, and has relayed more heavily on the tourist industry since its pilchard canning factory closed in the sixties.
For those driving to Looe, it is a good idea to park near to the entrance to the town thus avoiding the extremely narrow streets.
Looe has some of the best New Year celebrations in the UK. Revellers in fancy dress fill the streets, pubs and restaurants. At midnight a spectacular firework display takes place on the banjo pier watched by people on the beach and promenade. There is a good view of this from Hannafore, across the river.
Activities
Offers guided kayak, kayak self-hire and SUP tours running every day through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Golant just across the Fowey River from The Old Dairy.
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Encounter Cornwall
Offers guided kayak, kayak self-hire and SUP tours running every day through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Golant just across the Fowey River from The Old Dairy.
For surfing, there are many suggestions. Polzeath Beach – an award winning beach near Wadebridge that attracts a multitude of surfers due to its easily accessible location and long, slow breaking consistent waves. From novices to pros, looking like tadpoles bobbing in the water, the wet suited surfers all wait to catch the next perfect wave as do the occasional dolphins and seals that ride the swell alongside them.
Harlyn Bay – considered one of the best family beaches in Cornwall, plenty of interesting rock pools backed by dunes and situated on the eastern side of Trevose Head, just west of Padstow. With its reputation as one of the safer beaches in the country, the crescent shaped bay is popular with novice surfers who can learn to master the waves with surf schools who run sessions from the beach.
Watergate Bay beach about 3 miles from Newquay on the North Cornwall coast, is a large beach. Two miles of golden sand at low tide stretches towards Newquay and out to sea enormous waves come in from the Atlantic providing a spectacular sight and a popular surfing and kitesurfing spot.
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Polzeath Beach
South West Coast PathFor surfing, there are many suggestions. Polzeath Beach – an award winning beach near Wadebridge that attracts a multitude of surfers due to its easily accessible location and long, slow breaking consistent waves. From novices to pros, looking like tadpoles bobbing in the water, the wet suited surfers all wait to catch the next perfect wave as do the occasional dolphins and seals that ride the swell alongside them.
Harlyn Bay – considered one of the best family beaches in Cornwall, plenty of interesting rock pools backed by dunes and situated on the eastern side of Trevose Head, just west of Padstow. With its reputation as one of the safer beaches in the country, the crescent shaped bay is popular with novice surfers who can learn to master the waves with surf schools who run sessions from the beach.
Watergate Bay beach about 3 miles from Newquay on the North Cornwall coast, is a large beach. Two miles of golden sand at low tide stretches towards Newquay and out to sea enormous waves come in from the Atlantic providing a spectacular sight and a popular surfing and kitesurfing spot.
Unique gravity park, water park & race track with spectacular views and picnic spots, free entry and wild swimming. Fly down the Zip, Ride the Giant Swing, Go Axe Throwing, Wipeout at Aquapark, Go Karting at Kartworld - the choices are endless.
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Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker RoadUnique gravity park, water park & race track with spectacular views and picnic spots, free entry and wild swimming. Fly down the Zip, Ride the Giant Swing, Go Axe Throwing, Wipeout at Aquapark, Go Karting at Kartworld - the choices are endless.
Where anyone can have a fabulous fun day on the river. Great for all outdoor adventurers looking to explore Cornwall. A friendly family run business set in the heart of Fowey. With a large selection of Kayaks, Stand up paddle boards and Self drive boats to hire, discover your very own adventure or join a tour with a guide in a safety boat, perfect for those with little or no experience. Whether you self hire or guided, you are sure to have a very memorable adventure.
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Fowey River Hire
47 Fore StWhere anyone can have a fabulous fun day on the river. Great for all outdoor adventurers looking to explore Cornwall. A friendly family run business set in the heart of Fowey. With a large selection of Kayaks, Stand up paddle boards and Self drive boats to hire, discover your very own adventure or join a tour with a guide in a safety boat, perfect for those with little or no experience. Whether you self hire or guided, you are sure to have a very memorable adventure.
You can cycle The Camel Trail from Bodmin or Wadebridge to Padstow on the north coast. This is an old railway line and is excellent for a day out.
The best route is from Wadebridge to Padstow and back. All manner of bikes, tricycles, trailers and tandems can be hired from Wadebridge or Padstow. Cardinham Woods near Bodmin also offers bike hire and off-road biking with a 12km Bodmin Beast blue (moderate) trail and two tough red graded trails.
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The Camel Trail
You can cycle The Camel Trail from Bodmin or Wadebridge to Padstow on the north coast. This is an old railway line and is excellent for a day out.
The best route is from Wadebridge to Padstow and back. All manner of bikes, tricycles, trailers and tandems can be hired from Wadebridge or Padstow. Cardinham Woods near Bodmin also offers bike hire and off-road biking with a 12km Bodmin Beast blue (moderate) trail and two tough red graded trails.
Beaches
There are two beaches here. The one to the west has sand both at high tide and low tide and is good for swimming at both tides. Low tide uncovers rock pools for exploring.
The second beach to the east, is less sandy and is easiest to swim from at high tide. There is a ramp for launching boats on the main beach and small boats can also be launched from the beach near Smugglers Cottage. There are small coves and beautiful natural tidal pools to swim in.
There is limited parking near the sea - a small and free car park adjoining the beach near Smugglers Rest Cafe and a pay and display car park at Talland Bay Cafe.
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Talland Bay Beach Cafe
Bridals LaneThere are two beaches here. The one to the west has sand both at high tide and low tide and is good for swimming at both tides. Low tide uncovers rock pools for exploring.
The second beach to the east, is less sandy and is easiest to swim from at high tide. There is a ramp for launching boats on the main beach and small boats can also be launched from the beach near Smugglers Cottage. There are small coves and beautiful natural tidal pools to swim in.
There is limited parking near the sea - a small and free car park adjoining the beach near Smugglers Rest Cafe and a pay and display car park at Talland Bay Cafe.
Combines an idyllic sandy Cornish cove with first class watersports facilities which are open from March to October.
The beach is open all year around, as are the Rashleigh Inn and Sam's On the Beach - both of which provide excellent food and are right on the beach.
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Polkerris Beach
Combines an idyllic sandy Cornish cove with first class watersports facilities which are open from March to October.
The beach is open all year around, as are the Rashleigh Inn and Sam's On the Beach - both of which provide excellent food and are right on the beach.
It’s a beautiful beach with a mixture of sand, pebble and shingle but beware it’s a steep climb down.
There are no refreshments or toilets here and parking is in a nearby paying National Trust carpark about 15 minutes walk away.
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Lantic Bay
It’s a beautiful beach with a mixture of sand, pebble and shingle but beware it’s a steep climb down.
There are no refreshments or toilets here and parking is in a nearby paying National Trust carpark about 15 minutes walk away.
A nicely sheltered beach just a 15 minute walk (unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs) from the paying National Trust carpark at Lansallos.
No toilets, shops or cafes.
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Lansallos Beach
A nicely sheltered beach just a 15 minute walk (unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs) from the paying National Trust carpark at Lansallos.
No toilets, shops or cafes.
At high tide the beach disappears to check before heading down. Park at the top of Polruan in the car park then walk down the hill to the quay. Alternatively it can be reached by the pedestrian ferry from Fowey.
Swimming is good - just keep an eye out for passing boats
entering the harbour. Toilets, cafe, shops and 2 pubs are nearby.
Polruan Castle
West StreetAt high tide the beach disappears to check before heading down. Park at the top of Polruan in the car park then walk down the hill to the quay. Alternatively it can be reached by the pedestrian ferry from Fowey.
Swimming is good - just keep an eye out for passing boats
entering the harbour. Toilets, cafe, shops and 2 pubs are nearby.
A small sandy cove close to the mouth of the River Fowey. It’s great for family swimming expeditions as it has a swimming platform in the summer months.
Low tide reveals rock pools ready for exploration. Bring picnics or purchase drink and snacks from the Readymoney
Beach Shop.
Public toilets on site.
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Readymoney Cove
A small sandy cove close to the mouth of the River Fowey. It’s great for family swimming expeditions as it has a swimming platform in the summer months.
Low tide reveals rock pools ready for exploration. Bring picnics or purchase drink and snacks from the Readymoney
Beach Shop.
Public toilets on site.
A big wide sandy beach with plenty of car parking. Great for families sporting buckets, spades, beach cricket kits and windbreaks.
It’s also a hit for those with kites and kite surfers.
There are toilets, a shop/cafe and a pub a short walk behind the beach. Not the best for swimming though as very shallow.
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Par Sands Beach
South West Coast PathA big wide sandy beach with plenty of car parking. Great for families sporting buckets, spades, beach cricket kits and windbreaks.
It’s also a hit for those with kites and kite surfers.
There are toilets, a shop/cafe and a pub a short walk behind the beach. Not the best for swimming though as very shallow.
A perfect location for swimming as the beach gently shelves providing easy access especially for little ones.
The sand is good for castle building and the nearby harbour walls are great for crabbing.
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East Looe Beach
A perfect location for swimming as the beach gently shelves providing easy access especially for little ones.
The sand is good for castle building and the nearby harbour walls are great for crabbing.
A small sandy cove nestling in the lee of the Gribben Headland. Accessible on foot (don’t try it with a pushchair), about 15 minutes walk from the car park, or by boat.
Take a picnic as there are no cafes or toilets.
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Polridmouth Cove
A small sandy cove nestling in the lee of the Gribben Headland. Accessible on foot (don’t try it with a pushchair), about 15 minutes walk from the car park, or by boat.
Take a picnic as there are no cafes or toilets.