Newquay is more than a paradise for surfers, it's place of stunning seaside with impressive rocks. Newquay can also be final destination of a roadtrip through SW-England. Starting in London this route could lead to Weymouth - Lyme Regis - Beer - Torquay - Plymouth - Fowey - St. Austell - Newquay. This roadtrip takes at least three days and is worth every single second.
A few impression of my route through Dorset, Devon and Cornwall can be found on www.fm1721.com/pictures/uk/cornwall-devon-dorset/

Newquay

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Getting up at 4am and getting changed into an already wet wetsuit in a freezing cold (and probably rainy) car park may not sound like fun to many, but to watch the sun emerge from behind Cornish cliffs as you paddle out into uncrowded waves with just a few friends, is British surfing paradise. But if you got up this early, the waves will make it all worthwhile. Sharing the natural beauty of early morning waves and a beautiful coastline with just a few other enthusiastic surfers makes these experiences so special, far removed from the aggressive and competitive atmosphere found elsewhere in UK surf culture. The freezing conditions and early start make every wave you catch all the more gratifying, and afterwards, muscles comfortably aching, you can enjoy a fresh Cornish pasty from a local village knowing you deserve it.

The rich south-west coast line provides a wealth of opportunity, especially off-season.

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You can learn English while staying with a family, and learn to surf at the same time. Cool as!

You get individual attention and learn a lot in just one week.

www.myhousenewquay.co.uk/

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Situated between Newquay and Padstow, this large sandy beach is a welcome escape from the tackiness of nearby Fistral.

Watergate bay is not just a lovely spot; there are facilities to hire all sorts of equipment for fun in the sun: surfboards, wave skis, power kites etc.

After a hard day's activity you can chill on the beach with a beer listening to surf rock.

A popular location for the English Surf Championships and since my last visit a certain Mr Oliver has opened a restaurant there.

A beautiful spot none the less.

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AquaSurf B&B is a cool place to stay. Designed for groups - all the rooms have bunk beds. AquaSurf B&B is clean and friendly, with rooms of two to six people.

We had a TV/video in our room, and the breakfast each morning was fab.

It's in a great location, with both the nightlife and the beaches within two minutes' walk.

www.aquasurf.co.uk

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Most people associate Fistral, Newquay as the main surfing location in Cornwall as many of Britain’s top surfing competitions are held in Newquay (over the summer when it is normaly flat). The Cornish coast has many surf breaks from St Agnes (badlands) on the north coast to Cabbage Patch (secret spots) on the south coast.
The most popular saying by any surfer is "you should have been here earlier" "it was goin' off".

www.cornish.co.uk

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