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Ways to
Enjoy the
Outdoors
in Cornwall

When we talk about getting outdoors we’re
not talking about extreme outdoor activities like
climbing a mountain or sailing the seas, although
you can certainly consider these if you are able
enough. Instead we are talking about finding
reasons to pop outside for some fresh air and
enjoy life outdoors every now and then, instead of
spending the winter cooped up inside.
This can be as simple as opening the back door
and breathing in some pure oxygen. Or even taking
a few strides around the garden. If you’re up to it
you could put on the gardening gloves and tend
to the flowerbeds in preparation for the spring. The
winter is a good season to get out in the garden.
This way you get to spend time in the outdoors with
all its benefits, while getting some chores done.
Taking a stroll in the park can be equally
restorative. Find a nice route around the park that
you can manage and make it a regular outing. Or

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you could make it a habit to feed the ducks or sit
on a bench and watch the world go by. If you enjoy
watching the waves, you may want to visit the local
beach and spend some time admiring the views.
Just remember to wrap up warm and keep an eye
on the tide.
If you are mobile or have a friend or relative
willing to take you out, there are loads of places in
Cornwall where you can visit for a special day out in
the outdoors. The South West Lakes Trust has many
lakes to visit in Cornwall, such as Stithians, Siblyback
and Roadford, many of which have walking trails as
well as cafés to visit for a hot drink or a snack.
The National Trust promotes enjoyment of
the outdoors at all of its has its country gardens
and houses in Cornwall. These lovely parks and
gardens are fabulous places to visit and are expertly
maintained, even during the winter months. Once
you have enjoyed the greenery and scenery, you
can pop into superb tearooms for a warming drink.
National Trust gardens and houses in Cornwall
include Cotehele House, Lanhydrock House,
Glendurgan Gardens and Antony House. Most of
these are suitable for disabled visitors and some
have mobility scooters that can be pre-booked at
www.nationaltrust.org.uk prior to a visit.
While most people will be content with the
occasional stroll in the outdoors, others like to get
more active and Cornwall is the perfect place to try
all sorts of outdoor activities. Cornwall has a firstclass selection of golf courses, sailing schools and
horse riding centres. If you love fishing, Cornwall is
a great place to get hooked. Angling is a popular
way to enjoy the outdoors without expending too
much energy, and there are fishing centres at Porth
Reservoir, Argal Lake and Lakeview Country Club.
This winter is yours, so enjoy it by making regular
trips outside and visiting various attractions in
Cornwall. You won’t regret it.
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