Outdoor activities are one of the fastest growth areas in the leisure industry. Thousands of people take to the great outdoors in Cornwall, which has countryside ideal for every type of outdoor pursuit, from climbing to caving, and surfing to sailing.

There is a broad range of outdoor centres in Cornwall, from activity holiday locations to local authority centres, providing courses and instruction to meet the rising demand.

Offers various outdoor pursuits from kayaking to teambuilding from 8 years upwards - field, rock pool and woodland exploring sessions tailor made for 4 years upwards.

Half day, full day, residential visits available from 1-3 nights in tee pees.

Facilities include hall, changing rooms, toilets, showers, catering, camping, BBQ and picnic area.

Address:

Highway Farm Activity Centre
Highway Farm
Loscombe Road
Four Lanes
Redruth
Cornwall  
 
Contact: Martin Besford / Jane Neill
 
Telephone: 01209 211 905

Tehidy Woods Camp Site

Tehidy Camp is set in a sheltered south-facing field in the heart of Tehidy Woods. Kitchen and dining marquees are provided with cooking equipment, tables and benches. There is a toilet/shower block on site. A range of environmental on site activities are included in the price. This camp site is for single occupancy.

Address:

Tehidy Woods Camp Site (Cornwall Outdoors)
Penweathers Centre
Tresawls Road
Truro
Cornwall   TR1 3LD

Contact: Marion Greenwood
 
Telephone: 01872 323 356
 
Email: mgreenwood@cornwall.gov.uk 

Stithians Lake

The Angling and Watersports Centre at Stithians Lake offers unrivalled watersports facilities in the unique surroundings of West Cornwall.

A favourite with windsurfers and sailors due to its reputation as one on the windiest inland waters in England. Stithians is also a fantastic location to learn a new watersports such as canoeing or rowing.

The centre offers fully qualified instructors for tuition in the activities available, along with equipment hire and self launch facilities. Further details of all the watersports activities at this lake can be found on our watersports page.

There is plenty for land lovers too; a children's play ship, a trim trail, circular walk and a cycleway leading from the centre to the dam which is great for families.

With over five and a half miles of bank, walkers and bird watchers will enjoy the peaceful surroundings and bird hides.

Fly fishing for trout is well catered for with season & day permits plus boat hire available from the centre.

An informal campsite is located near to the centre and is ideal for those wishing to spend a weekend on the water.

Angling and Watersports Centre: 01209 860301