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The Huer's Hut - Photo:
David Long
CCL |
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Lying on the north
Atlantic coast, Newquay is one of Cornwall’s
top seaside resorts yet dates back into
prehistory.
Archaeologists have found a late Iron age hill
fort and say occupation of the site lasted
from the third century BC to the fifth or
sixth century AD.
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It was a fishing village
famous for its pilchards until the early 20th
century.
Now a prominent tourist destination, its has no
less than 10 sandy beaches and styles itself “The
Surfing Capital of Britain”, regularly staging
major international competitions. |
Lusty Glaze Beach - Photo:
Gary Rogers
CCL |
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Fistral Bay - Photo:
David Long
CCL |
Newquay is also known for the "Run to the Sun"
event, which takes place each May.
Thousands of people descend on the town in camper
vans and customised cars.
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Nearby, at Trerice, is a fine
Elizabethan manor house now administered by the
National Trust.
The 630 mile-long South West Coast Path runs
through the town. |
Trerice house - Photo:
Andrew Longton
CCL |
