Helston - Cornwall

[jonah. 775]

i break up this friday for 2 weeks, me and the gang are heading down and staying at a campsite just outside Helston.

i'm after a few tips from anyone with a bit of knowledge of the area, we've done a fair bit of travelling in cornwall over the years and have visited most of the big stuff, lands end, lost gardens, eden, etc.. what i'm after is advice on some stuff that perhaps you dont get a leaflet for.

 

things i like....

decent pubs

dog friendly beaches

good fishing marks (rocks or harbours), not the most skilled at sea fishing but can get by..

decent skippers for a day out on a boat fishing

decent walks for the mutts, coast, woods....

good farm shops / butchers

any other intresting stuff...

 

any info would be great

cheers

[robbo 828]

There is a bungalow at the bottom of helston where the old guy sells his own veg. its near the lake. There is also a farmers market down there in the hall but you would have to check for the dates it is on. You can park down at the bottom[free] and get onto a path which takes you all the way to the coast, it takes about 11/2 hours either way to walk it. or you walk so far on the top then drop down and walk back along the stream.Cant help you with the fishing down there but if you fancy a trip up to the north coast i can show you some marks.

[jonah. 775]

There is a bungalow at the bottom of helston where the old guy sells his own veg. its near the lake. There is also a farmers market down there in the hall but you would have to check for the dates it is on. You can park down at the bottom[free] and get onto a path which takes you all the way to the coast, it takes about 11/2 hours either way to walk it. or you walk so far on the top then drop down and walk back along the stream.Cant help you with the fishing down there but if you fancy a trip up to the north coast i can show you some marks.

 

thanks Robbo

[forest of dean redneck 11,598]

I've not been since ten year ago,but mullions nice little place,think the cove is rated as a fishing spot.

[jonah. 775]

I've not been since ten year ago,but mullions nice little place,think the cove is rated as a fishing spot.

 

your the second person thats mentioned that to me

[gonetoearth 5,144]

All the rocks and coves south of st ives mate but depending on the weather but the head over mousil. Side. Boats wise. Go down the fish bearth at newlyn few there we take are own boat so never really. Been out Some good beach and rock fishing but like all ways check the weather some massive swell down there , my own fav is just inbeetween st ives and zenner over behind the gunards head aswell Park up a walk Be care full steep cliffs. Ps most beaches are dog unfreandly till end of sept

Edited August 14, 2013 by gonetoearth

[jonah. 775]

All the rocks and coves south of st ives mate but depending on the weather but the head over mousil. Side. Boats wise. Go down the fish bearth at newlyn few there we take are own boat so never really. Been out Some good beach and rock fishing but like all ways check the weather some massive swell down there , my own fav is just inbeetween st ives and zenner over behind the gunards head aswell Park up a walk Be care full steep cliffs. Ps most beaches are dog unfreandly till end of sept

cheers GTE, any idea if there are any kennel days / dog shows / fairs on over the next couple of weeks?

[forest of dean redneck 11,598]

Is it family or lads away,when I went there I went to seal sanctuary at gweek,and someplace where they launched lifeboat off the rocks.

[forest of dean redneck 11,598]

http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/kerrier/lizard.htm

Found this with quick google.

[jonah. 775]

a mixture FODR, youngest will be 8 right up to me bro who's 44, and pretty much all in between, about 20 of us all together over the 3 weeks.

thanks for the link, looks spot on that.

[dytkos 17,793]

I've not been since ten year ago,but mullions nice little place,think the cove is rated as a fishing spot.

Both pubs are decent as well but Its high season so you will be squashed in LOL

Cape Cornwall good for rock fishing.

Decent fishing trips out of Penzance.

Plenty of dog friendly beaches, see Cornwall TIC website.

 

Like I said, its high season so expect everywhere to busy, expensive and oversubscribed.

Have a nice time LOL

 

Cheers, D.

 

PS Robbo, where are you to?

PM if preferred.

[northern lad 2,292]

Not been for a few years Jonah ,but the last couple of times we went there was Whippet/Lurcher racing on once a week at Mullion,right over the road from the Hoseasons caravan/Seagull pub(cracking pub grub,and not too pricey) The beach at the Minnack Theatre is stunning ,nice cove but watch the kids in the sea it drops off quite near in,was talking to a lifeguard as a riptide came in and knocked a BIG bloke off his feet absolutely stuuning place mate ....enjoy

[dytkos 17,793]

Not been for a few years Jonah ,but the last couple of times we went there was Whippet/Lurcher racing on once a week at Mullion,right over the road from the Hoseasons caravan/Seagull pub(cracking pub grub,and not too pricey) The beach at the Minnack Theatre is stunning ,nice cove but watch the kids in the sea it drops off quite near in,was talking to a lifeguard as a riptide came in and knocked a BIG bloke off his feet absolutely stuuning place mate ....enjoy

There is a race meeting goes on, Helston area on Sunday afternoons, PM if you want the details.

 

 

Cheers, D.

 

 

PS Watch out for MBs Kat if you enter

[NEWKID 27,158]

Not been for a few years Jonah ,but the last couple of times we went there was Whippet/Lurcher racing on once a week at Mullion,right over the road from the Hoseasons caravan/Seagull pub(cracking pub grub,and not too pricey) The beach at the Minnack Theatre is stunning ,nice cove but watch the kids in the sea it drops off quite near in,was talking to a lifeguard as a riptide came in and knocked a BIG bloke off his feet absolutely stuuning place mate ....enjoy

I was fishing the rocks below the Minnack Theatre once and had a basking shark swimming right infring of me awesome sight,

That is a cracking beach there, porth curnow it's called, very deep shelf though beware with kids..

If your more of a take it easy type angler the pier at Penzance is easy fishing for mackerel, gars etc also the pier in Mevagissey ( used to love that place)

 

I would take Robbo up on his offer mate, he knows his stuff around the north coast marks and there's a chance he'll put you on bass,

 

My favourite beaches though are in the north coast, watergate, Harlyn bay, consatine, get some wet suits and body boards and get in mate great fun, or hire a kayak for a couple of hours and ride the surf in that.

The attractions will be packed get on the beaches mate..

 

Have a good time..

[jonah. 775]

Dytkos, NEWKID, northern lad, thanks a lot.