Newquay Off The Beaten Path Tips by sandysmith Top 5 Page for this destination

Towan Head

As you leave the town of Newquay by Fore Street (just head in direction of the sea) you will come to a steepish hill which leads out onto the headland with a war memorial.
Either side of this are lovely coastal paths.
In one direction is Fistral Beach and the other leads to the tip of the headland here - Towan Head. Pefect for a stroll around and to watch the waves and surfers.

The Willow Figures

Just the other side of the road from the gardens is Newquay's boating lake with its unusual public art feature.
These 3 willow figures, created by Serena de la Hey, a nationally renowned sculptress., stand on an island in the lake. The island is alos protected from erosion by more willow to enhance this feature.
The same sculpttress created the M5 Willow Man which you may have seen on your travels.

They were craned into their home here on the boating lake on 28th May 2002.

Trenance Gardens

It was spring during our visit and the flowers and the trees were resplendent with their colours of the season. In the distance can be seen the railway bridge - beyond that is where the zoo is.

Tranquility at Trenanace Gardens

Behind the beaches and town of Newquay is this peaceful gardens and nearby boating lake with its friendly ducks.
Trenance gardens is not far from Newquay Zoo which we didn't have time to visit but i believe its very good.

2 of the Willow Figures

Here's a closer view of two of the willow figures. Each of the figures is approx 4.5 metres high and weighs 1/4 tonne.
Seem popular with the pigeons too!

Steepest slipway

The first lifeboat house was in Fore Street and the boats were launched from the beach.
Then a sliwpway was built in 1895 with a gradient of 1in 2.25 - making it the steepest slip in the British Isles.

Old Lifeboat House

This lifeboat house was built in 1899 and was in use until 1934 during which time 142 lives were saved. The first lifeboat "Joshua" was brought to Newquay by 6 horses in 1860.
The new inshore lifeboat house - opened in 1965 - is situated by the harbour.