Location: Hayle
Top Things to do in Hayle
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Hayle (Cornish: Heyl, lit. "estuary") is a small town, civil parish and cargo port in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated at the mouth of the Hayle River (which discharges into St Ives Bay) and is approximately seven miles (11 km) northeast of Penzance.
Restaurants in Hayle
1. Gwithian Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 471 reviews
Reviewed By OldBear - Wigan, United Kingdom
A safe beach with RNLI Beach patrols on this and Godrevy Beach. It’s ideal for swimmers but more of a magnet for surfers and body boarders. Surf hire and surf lessons are also available. There are a few car parks, the closest being a National Trust which is free to NT members but the vehicles are crammed in with very little to to maneuver in parts. The beach is a five minute walk. There is also a grassed car park further up the hill which ideal for picnics , both locations provide nice views of St Ives Bay and nearby Godrevy Lighthouse and St Ives.
2. Hayle Towans Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 627 reviews
Reviewed By 464charliep - Walkern, United Kingdom
This really has to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Britain.. The beach is really long and very flat with clear water - so great for walking when the tide is out... and the tide went out far .. it took me three hours to do the full length and back with a 6 year old ... At most times the drop to the water is not steep - so nice and safe for the kids to play in ... the sand is so soft that it makes great sand castles .. There are not too many facilities around the beach that I could find.. one local bar (The Bluff) which I reviewed separately...if you want more then there are nearby beaches in St Ives that are fully catered ... Life guards are patrolling the beach regularly - there was at least 6 of them stationed along the beach with jet ski, surf board and quad bikes for fast reaction... We stayed at the Haven caravan park - which due to Covid was mostly closed - but despite that and a few days of dull weather we really enjoyed our week away ...
3. Mutton Cove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By FalmouthLucy - Devon, United Kingdom
Loved watching and listening to the seals.There were probably over a hundred on the beach.Its a lovely walk along coastline with lovely views of Godrevy lighthouse
4. Bird in Hand, Hayle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Former Victorian coach-house, now converted into a popular pub on the outskirts of the town, situated next to Paradise park! Serving Great home cooked Food and brewing ales on the premises. There is a great atmosphere regular bands at the weekends with Sunday Afternoon music outside in the summer. Upstairs there is a full sized Snooker table, Pool table and Dart board.
Reviewed By lindsaynicks - Truro, United Kingdom
Friendly, fast service. Sat outside and relaxed after a particularly hectic morning. Food arrived, piping hot and totally delicious, just what we needed thank you
5. george V memorial walk,hayle cornwall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By 101cornwall
This is a great flat walk always bring my brother’s dog here when we are dog sitting. We do the same as another reviewer park on the main road walk across and over the bridge. Pleasant walk along the estuary (seeing various birds) with nice flowers and shrubs on the left all looked after by volunteers. There is a little cafe at the beginning selling drinks cakes and ices.
6. The Watermill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By W9715LEmichaeld - Rochester, United Kingdom
Managed to get a table here, on the last day of our holiday, and boy was I glad we did, there was 5 of us, and we all had a great meal, my wife and I had the Sunday roast, and it was super, the portion size was very good, the staff were all good and helpful, if ever I'm down this was again, I know where I will be booking for a meal, people say about the car park, but maybe thats because its a popular place
7. Lelant Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By TheOldFossils - Bedford, United Kingdom
Walked from Lelant Church along the coastal path then the beach on a glorious late afternoon. Only saw about 4 people on the beach. Tide was out so massive expanse of sand. Would definitely return here to get away from the crowds, although parking (we parked near the church) may be difficult peak season.
8. RSPB Hayle Estuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By GrahamR286 - Honiton, United Kingdom
I visit this reserve regularly when I travel to Cornwall. There is always a wealth of gulls, waders and wildfowl during winter. There is ample parking but make sure you wear sturdy footwear as the path can be muddy. Good binoculars or a telescope are essential for viewing across the estuary.
9. Hayle Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Hayle Heritage Centre promotes the rich social and industrial history of the town from its beginnings as an Iron Age settlement through to its role as a powerhouse of Victorian industry. Hayle Heritage Centre and the site of Harvey's Foundry form part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage site. The Centre has a wide-ranging programme of activities and events from April until October each year, including guided site tours and art-based workshops.
10. The Old Foundry Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By jswhitford-robson - Plymouth, United Kingdom
This was the last thing we expected to find in Hayle but this charming building has some very good independent traders and upstairs it is full of antiques (BBC filmed there earlier in 2020)
