Newquay was originally a fishing port of Towan Bilstra before the new quay was built in the fifteenth century. Among other things the quay was used for the import and export of mined ore and coal and for many years the main industry was fishing for pilchards and salting. Although pilchard fishing died out years ago this fishing town still has a working harbour, although it’s hard against the big swells of the Atlantic, they still manage to get out when the weather is good.
Lansallos Beach is located in South East Cornwall and situated near Fowey. This small cove at low tide opens up to a decent sized beach but at high tide it almost dissappears. The beach is made up of sand and shingle and actually features a small waterfall on the eastern side known as Reed Water which was once used to power a small mill. Swimming is not advised here as there are no lifeguard cover
Lady Bassets Baths is located in North Cornwall situated near Portreath town. This seaside town is most famous for its harbour wall and tin pot looking house on the end of the harbour wall which withstands some of the largest waves in Cornwall when theres a storm brewing.
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