A guide to the various adventurous activities available on Scilly. The Isles of Scilly have no shortage of activities on offer to get the adrenalin flowing. These range from guided activities with various providers, to pursuits for experienced, independent adventurers. Naturally, this archipelago offers a range of water-based pastimes, but there are also excitement for any land-lubbers out there, assuming they survived the crossing on the Scillonian…
In 2020, Kernow Coasteering owner, Matt, completed his personal quest to coasteer every part of the west Cornwall Between St. Ives, Penzance, and beyond. This took place over many years, and in the following blog, Matt describes how exploring every nook and cranny of the Penwith coastline came to be. Note that only those with a high level of experience should go coasteering without a guide. So folks, don’t try this at home!
Exploring sea caves are an integral part of any good coasteering trip. That’s why at Kernow Coasteering all our routes have some excellent sea caves to make sure you get to enjoy the best coasteering Cornwall has to offer. Having explored the entire coastline of west Cornwall, in this blog we share our favourites from the area with you.
St. Ives is a jewel of the Cornish coast with arguably the prettiest beach in the country and a vibrant, independent vibe. Tate St. Ives has ensured that the little seaside town attracts a host of independent shops, galleries, and cafes that sit alongside the traditional places you expect at any British seaside destination. It is a fantastic location for a day trip and a place not to be missed on a tour of Cornwall. The area around St. Ives is also home to a fabulous coastline and one of the best ways to explore it is of course through coasteering! However, there are also other great ways to discover the area and you will find them below.
Where can I go Coasteering? It is a question we often hear asked. It turns out the answer may be many more places than you may have thought. In this article, we look at how coasteering began, and how it has spread to various corners of our planet. Coasteering originated in the UK, but after the turn of the millenium and, particularly in the last ten years, it has experienced lots of growth. This has primarily been seen in Europe, however we do see coasteering in remote and far-flung places. We also have a look at where coasteering may be developed in the future.
If you are visiting Cornwall, coasteering should be on your ‘to do’ list. This guide is for anyone coasteering for the first time, or anyone who wants to hone their skills, to get the maximum enjoyment out of their coasteering session, with the least amount of effort. After all, coasteering is all about having fun!