Places to Visit

At any time of year, Trewinnard is a beautiful place to be and there is always something to see and do in the local area.

The River Hayle Valley is on the boundary of the farm and is listed as a County Wildlife Site by Cornwall Wildlife Trust. The whole valley floor is a wonderful mosaic of wet woodland, wet grassland, reedbed, wet heathland and other habitats that support a wide range of species such as otter, kingfisher, reed bunting and others both rare and common. It is one of the richest valley complexes in Cornwall, particularly in the west, and it opens out into the Hayle estuary, the last RSPB site in the far west, great for wildfowl and sea birds in the autumn.

Lovers of the outdoor life can enjoy endless walks and cycle paths close by, beaches and coast paths only ten minutes away and we are ideally situated as a base from which to explore both the Land’s End and Lizard peninsulas.

With the mild climate provided by the Gulf Stream, Cornwall’s countryside is a joy in any season but the gardens particularly are truly magnificent in the spring when the magnolias and camellias are in bloom. There is a wonderful selection of private and National Trust houses and gardens within easy reach of Trewinnard, including St Michael’s Mount three miles away, Trengwainton, Trewidden, Godolphin, Trevano and Trelowarren are close. The Eden Project is a 45 minutue run, and a day trip to the Isles of Scilly by helicopter from Land's End Airport to the famous Tresco Abbey Gardens is possible.

For golfers, West Cornwall and Tehidy Golf Clubs are both conveniently close by, together with a number of smaller courses and a driving range within a few miles. Horse riding is available at Old Mill Stables, Lelant. Fishing can be enjoyed in the River Hayle or as a sea trip and there are surfing schools at Hayle, St Ives and Sennen.

You can also explore the county’s rich Celtic heritage, enjoy a performance at the open air Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, or go underground at the fascinating World Heritage site at Geevor Tin Mine. After all that, you will certainly be glad of the chance to relax and unwind in the peace of Trewinnard. Enjoy the town of Penzance or park your car at St Erth railway station and take the short scenic railway to St Ives to visit the St Ives Tate and enjoy numerous restaurants there.

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