Visit West Cornwall

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we have some impact and leave some impression on the environment. By making positive choices during your visit, you can help to look after this special area ensuring that it retains its character for your next visit.

Top Tips

1. Recycle your rubbish
In West Cornwall we take our recycling very seriously as we hope you do at home. In order to keep it a super holiday destination, free from litter and environmental damage, we ask you to recycle the following items during your stay:

• Glass bottles and jars
• Newspapers and magazines
• Brochures
• Cardboard
• Metal drinks and food cans
• Plastic bottles
• Textiles

You will find recycling banks in most supermarkets and district council car parks across the area. Alternatively if you are offered a recycling system in your accommodation please use it.

2. Reduce traffic: walk, cycle or use public transport
Walking and cycling are great ways to see the area without adding to traffic. Use public transport if you need to travel to your start point, but try exploring near to where you are staying - there are some fantastic places to see right on your doorstep! There are more and more fully accessible routes becoming available, ensuing access for all, too. Ask your accommodation provider for details.

3. Be a Safe Driver
Penwith's coast and countryside is a working environment. Throughout the year, farmers are busy caring for their crops and livestock so be careful on the roads as you may meet some very large farm vehicles on our country lanes, or even cows and sheep being herded by the farmer with his dogs. Many of our lanes are narrow and twisty, and are shared by cars, horses, cycles and walkers, so please drive with care.

4. Stay Local, Eat Local, Buy Local, See Local
Support local producers and services - this way your visit has a real benefit to the communities of Cornwall. And you get to see and taste the real quality that Cornwall offers. Visit Farmers Markets, farm shops, village stores, pubs and cafes. Much of our distinctive culture is evident in the hundreds of community events that happen throughout the year and are well worth supporting – and the food and drink is simply fantastic.

5. Chill out – switch off…
Enjoy a fabulous, light touch holiday…..switch off lights and dripping taps; use the voluntary laundry card scheme where you see it, so that only towels that need washing are laundered; every single effort helps protect and enhance our beautiful environment. It takes a moment and it’s all worth it!

6. Follow the Countryside Code: respect – protect – enjoy
The Countryside Code reminds visitors to protect plants and animals; take litter away; leave gates and property as you find them; keep dogs under close control; consider other people and users when visiting the countryside. Please click for more information on dog-friendly beaches.

7. Enjoy a happy, healthy holiday

• Bring prescription medication
• Carry details of your own doctor & contact details
• NHS direct contact number is 0845 - 4647
• Remember the sun in the southwest is deceptively strong, especially in the summer months
• Please ensure you use a suitable sunscreen sun factor 30+ is recommended

Enjoy your holiday! Thank you!