Where to find the best Cornish sports and exercise opportunities.
If you're looking for somewhere to hire SUPs, kayaks, learn to kitesurf or just chill and drink coffee then The Hoxton Special has it all. Perched on the edge of the beach at Marazion the guys of The Hoxton Special have made the old lifeguard hut their home. Offering an awesome spot to grab a [...]
This year has been the year we have learnt to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard!) It started at Christmas when we got two inflatable SUPs and took them to the Algarve in February to begin the adventures... This Spring our SUPs have followed us around many Cornish locations so we'd thought it best to share [...]
We love being able to Sea Swim in Cornwall. Being by the coast on a sunny day makes you want to jump into the turquoise waters. PLEASE NOTE If you can, then always swim at a lifeguarded beach and between the red and yellow flags. You are responsible for your own safety so be aware [...]
Did you know we have some amazing cycle trails in Cornwall? I have always just assumed that we only had The Camel Trail, but since recently getting my first proper mountain bike I have discovered a whole new side to Cornwall! There are cycleways, bridleways and disused railways everywhere! Here are a few of the [...]
My running journey only began a few weeks ago and I have just completed my first race, the St Ives Bay 10K! (read about how it all started here.) That is a pretty big statement to make considering the little training I have actually got round to, and with not even completing 10K in any [...]
Running is good for you. That's what I'm trying to tell myself anyway! I've always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with running which started when I joined the local running club during my college years trying to increase my fitness for my job lifeguarding on the beach. Once I moved away to [...]
You cannot visit Cornwall without appreciating the surfing culture here, whether you're on one of the many beaches watching the surf schools or locals, or walking down a high street browsing the surf shops, it's hard to ignore! There are some awesome surf schools out there just waiting to get you in a wetsuit [...]
