DOWNS BARN FARM
Coast and Beaches
With access to the coast in almost every direction, we are spoiled for choice, from wild rugged coastline to glorious secluded sandy coves! You can set off for a challenging walk along the coastal path or just wander down to the beach with a good book and watch the world go by!
St Ives – A fabulous stretch of sand, and other places to visit include the Tate Gallery and the artist community.
Sennen Cove
A wonderful surfing beach. The coastline from here round to St Ives is rugged and dramatic, steeped in the history of Cornwall’s mining past.
Porthcurno Cove
Porthcurno Beach is one of several beautiful, small beaches in the West Penwith area. Also recommended are Porthgwarra and Porthchapel
St Loy
St Loy is perhaps best known for its wooded valley leading down to the coast. This is a beautiful walk any time of year, but is possibly at its best when bluebells carpet the floor in early Spring. It is at the bottom of this woodland walk that you will find the cove. It is a fairly wide bay between Boscawen and Merthen Points. There is nothing in the way of sand at the cove, the foreshore consists of fairly uniformly sized rounded rocks and boulders. This doesn't detract from the beauty of the spot and guarantees it is never busy.
Nanjizal Bay
Situated near Land’s End, just a short drive from the farm and only accessible by footpath, makes it a wonderfully peaceful place to take a walk, have a swim or sunbathe. The beautiful beach is surrounded by cliffs which contain numerous caves and is often visited by seals.
Lizard Point
The Lizard is the most southerly point of mainland Britain. It has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, almost surrounded by the sea, and stunningly beautiful at any time of the year.
Porthgwarra Beach
Porthgwarra is one of several small, secluded beaches close by
Cape Cornwall
Watch the sunset at Cape Cornwall, a spectacular location where the Atlantic Ocean meets the English Channel. Rugged scenery and glorious walks.
Surfing in Cornwall
Experience the Cornish surf - Cornwall is among the world's best surfing destinations! Whitesand Bay and Gwenver are popular all year round surfing beaches and surfing lessons are available.
Isles of Scilly
Take a boat trip from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly to visit the world–famous Abbey Gardens at Tresco, ancient monuments and Civil War fortifications on St Mary’s.
Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove – White sand, turquoise water and multi-coloured islands. There are caves, rocks and secluded parts of the cove to explore.
St Michael’s Mount
St Michael's Mount is one of Cornwall's most iconic landmarks. This rocky island, owned by The National Trust, is crowned by a medieval church and castle.
