Surf Away Holiday to Gwithian Cornwall England UK

UK, ENGLAND, CORNWALL, GWITHIAN.    Have a surf away holiday, with Gwithian Academy of Surfing, an ASI Accredited surf school, located in the small village of Gwithian in Cornwall, and only 20 minutes drive from St Ives, 4.5 hours drive from London.

It’s a stunning location, set in a national park, with almost 3 miles of beautiful white sandy beaches, and perfect waves from beginner to advanced level.  Swells from the Atlantic hit the shores year-round so there is always surf to be found.   There are many local tourist attractions and a range of accommodation options.

Surf Activities
Gwithian Academy of Surfing offer surfing lessons and surf coaching to all levels and abilities from individuals to families and groups, with kids holiday sessions camps, girls and ladies only, groms (young kids) club available.

They also offer surf and stay packages for holidaymakers in Gwithian Village just a mile from the beach.

Hire is available  - surfboard with leash and a wetsuit and they recommend having had a few surf lessons beforehand.

They also offer stand up paddle lessons/rentals as long as the surf is flat.  Bodyboarding and bike hire is also available for you to explore the stunning national park local area.

What’s included
All surf equipment and wetsuits is provided and included in the cost of the lesson.

Facilities at the Surf School
The surf school is located right next to the beach, with change rooms and a shop selling all the gear you need to get out and surf - surf boards, wetsuits, equipment and surf clothing. It’s also a cool place to just hang out.  Right next door is the Rockpool café, with great food and snacks.

There is lots of onsite parking available.

Getting there
The closest airport is Newquay which is a 45-minute drive from Gwithian and there are regular flights in and out of Newquay from some European countries and daily flights from London.

The nearest train station is Hayle, and intercity trains run regularly from London and other UK cities.

Gwithian is around a 6-hour drive from central London and 3 hours from Bristol.

Where to stay
Gwithian Academy of Surfing offers excellent self-catering accommodation in Gwithian, just a short walk from the surf school and the beautiful beach.  https://gwithianholidays.com/

Their surf and stay packages are listed here:  https://www.surfacademy.co.uk/about-the-surfing-packages/

Alternative self-catering accommodation can be found at Sandbanks, only 10 minutes from the surf school:
https://www.sandbank-holidays.co.uk/

Or if you want to stay with the locals then head to Nanterrow Farm, a 100-acre working farm in the heart of Gwithian Village:  http://www.nanterrowfarm.co.uk/

There is also a large range of camping sites, B&B’s and hotels available in the local area.

Where to eat
After a hard day surfing the traditional Cornish pasty is a must. The local town of Hayle has Phillps bakery, where they have been hand crimping their pasties since 1958. Here you can find the largest Cornish pasty in the west.

If you can manage it, try a Cornish cream tea in one of the beach cafes. This is traditionally two warm scones (cakes) spread with jam and cream on top, washed down with a pot of tea.

The Rockpool Bar next to Gwithian Academy of Surfing, has a nice relaxed beach vibe and is situated meters from the surf school overlooking the dunes. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner they serve surf and turf style food and you can grab a coffee and cake any time after a nice beach walk.

Godrevy Beach Café is a hidden gem that sits in the National Trust carpark at Godrevy, about a 3 min walk from the surf school over the dunes. Watch the surfers as you sit back and enjoy fresh Cornish produce at its best. Serving breakfast and lunch, fabulous coffee and homemade cakes to die for.

There is a wealth of restaurants in nearby Hayle to try from Indian, Thai and Chinese to Italian and traditional British fish and chips. Or head to St Ives for even more choice.

What is the best time of year to visit
The best times for visiting Cornwall is between May and September, though it gets very busy during the months of July and August. The temperatures warm up around the end of April-September and the water temperature is around 15 degrees.  But the winter months also bring great surf, for intermediate and above levels.

Local tourist attractions
There is plenty to do when you are not in the sea. Just a short drive away are special places of interest such as St Michael's Mount, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Minack Theatre, Land's End, Tintagel Castle and the Eden Project. Plus, the nearby traditional fishing villages of Mousehole, Cadgwith and Lamorna are worth a visit. Take a boat trip from Penzance or visit the Tate gallery in St Ives.

More tourist attractions can be found here:   https://www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do

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