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Original Writing – Perrinporth Beach

Perrinporth Beach in a Guide Book Entry

In a small bay, a fifteen minute drive from the busy city of Truro, lies one of Cornwall’s most beautifully serene beaches, Perrinporth. With its soft white sand, and safe, secluded feel, Perrinporth is the ideal destination for holidaymakers of all ages. It is situated by the town of Perrinporth, which can be reached by driving south along the B42 from Truro. Conveniently, there is a car park positioned a two minute walk from the beach. Once you have parked you can descend directly down the pedestrian walkway, which gradually slopes down to the beach; providing excellent access for anyone travelling with prams, wheelchairs, or large volumes of beach-equipment. Alternatively, the more adventurous among you can walk round to the left side of the beach, and descend the stairs set into the face of the cliff which, when the tide is high, will take you directly to the edge of the sea.

Once you have reached the beach there is no end to the array of activities possible. The quaint “Surfs-Up Café,” which is located on your right just before you reach the sand if you walk down the pedestrian walkway, offers somewhere to relax with a cup of coffee or a light meal; and, with its child-friendly atmosphere, it can be enjoyed by everyone. Directly behind the café there is a large playground which is ideal for young children. It contains swings, slides, climbing frames and a large - but shallow - paddling pool. The entire playground can easily be viewed from the porch of the café, so you can relax while you watch your children enjoy themselves.

Those of you who are visiting with older children may prefer to continue walking down to the main beach, which offers up an exciting world for intrepid young explorers. If you stick to the right side of the beach and walk down to the sea then you will come to a surfing area, marked out by yellow buoys. Here you can receive surfing lessons, which range in standard from beginner to advanced; or just try out your skills under the watchful supervision of the lifeguards (Sea Shop, a shop situated opposite the Surfs-up Café and slightly further up the hill offers the opportunity to rent or buy any equipment you need for surfing). Alternatively, if you move over to the left side of the water, you can enjoy the waves which offer ample opportunity for swimming, body boarding or just having fun (body boards can also be purchased or rented from Sea Shop).

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If you would rather not get your feet, or any other part of your body, wet; then there is plenty to do whilst still remaining on the sand. From Sea Shop you can acquire sun lounges and umbrellas, and buckets and spades, so you can relax on the beach, or join in with your children in the building of few sand castles.

At night there are often barbecues and beach parties held on the beach, notably on New Years Eve when there is a large bonfire, barbecue and fireworks, all organised by the local council – it does ...

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