Okay, so you want to make the most your holiday by getting active. There are activities to suit everyone: a leisurely stroll along the coast; or riding some of the best waves in Europe; or cycling the Camel Trail; or maybe “just one more” round of golf; or experiment with a new extreme sports; or land that perfect fish; and, don’t forget the family adventure parks!

Whether you want someone to get your activities organised for you, or you want to make arrangements yourself, some of our suggestions are below:

Active-8 has found the very best activities in the local area and arranges them for you at the same price as direct booking. Open all year, they cater for singles, couples, groups and families.  They offer a wide and exciting choice, something for everyone, including:

• Paddle up the beautiful Fowey River by canoe or kayak
• High Ropes, archery, mountain biking and indoor wall climbing – a fantastic day
• “Wet and Wild” days for the children on the coast at Porthpean
• Enjoy a horse ride around the Cornish countryside
• Follow in the steps of Daphne du Maurier with guided walk of Fowey
• Exhilarating surfing lessons at Harlyn Bay on the north coast

Take a look at the Active-8 website then simply book and/or speak to Andy for a personal or customised service.

Stunning coastal footpath and beautiful inland walks – perfect for relaxation. We have easy access to the north coast with its surf and towering cliffs and to the south coast of lush creeks and picturesque fishing villages. Bodmin Moor is also on our doorstep and this offers a “walk on the wild side”. The All Saints Way, the ancient Celtic Saints route from Fowey to Padstow is close to Higher Menadew. Please stroll through these links:

• Cornwall County Council list of recreational walks
• South West Coastal Path
• Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserves
• Mining World Heritage Sites, in particular Luxulyan Valley just two miles away
• Cardinham Woods, Bodmin. Lovely quiet woodland

Cycling for all types to enjoy. Families will enjoy the safe, level and off road Camel Trail and Pentewan Valley. The Cornish Way, Coast to Coast routes, routes through World Heritage Mining, routes for enthusiasts through woods.

• Camel Trail - Linking Bodmin to Padstow is a great day out. Hire shops include Bridge Cycle Hire in Wadebridge
• Pentewan Valley. Riverside. St Austell to Pentewan. Hire at Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire
• Cardinham Woods near Bodmin has routes of varing difficulty through woods
• The Cornish Way comprises 180 miles of quiet, on and off road, routes from Bude to Land’s End. Includes the nearby Camel Trail, The Clay Trails and The Coast & Clay Trail. Eden Project, Heligan Garden and Lanhydrock House all on the route. (For a PDF of the Cornish Way click here)
• Slightly further afield, the Mineral Tramways goes through some of the Mining World Heritage Area. Hire at Bissoe Tramways Cycle Hire
• For the keen mountain biker try Mobius
• Other local and nearby trails include The Clay Trails, The Coast and Clay Trail, The North Cornwall Trail and the St Piran's Trail.

Golfers won’t know where to tee up first. Five golf courses within 6 miles and many more within easy reach and one of Europe’s finest championship venues, designed by Jack Nichlaus, is not far away at St Mellion.

• Carylon Bay Golf Club
• Lanhydrock Golf Club
• St Austell Golf Club
• Lostwithiel Golf Club
• Porthpean Golf Club
• St Mellion Golf Club
• Click here for a full list of courses in Cornwall

A great way to experience the great outdoors or freshen up those skills on an indoor school. BHS approved establishments:

• Barguse Riding School - Indoor & outdoor schools. Jumps. Just 1m from Higher Menadew.
• Newquay Riding Stables
• Full list BHS Approved riding establishments in Cornwall click here.

• Greenleisure - Wide range of rural activities in locations throughout Cornwall – Bodmin, Wadebridge being closest. Archery, canoeing, climbing, laser clay shooting, laser combat, mountain biking, fishing, climbing, camp craft, survival skills, etc

Cornwall is one of Europe's top surfing destinations. With so many beaches to choose from,  there is a wave for all weather conditions and for every level of surfer. Approved surf schools:

• The Cornwall Surf Academy
• Fistral Surf School
• Penhale Adventure
• Click here for list of schools that are British Surf School accredited

This cutting-edge extreme sport is a fusion of windsurfing, surfing, wake boarding and power kiting.

• Mobius

• Camel Ski School
• Penhale Adventure

• Fowey River Sailing - Sailing courses and lessons.
• Click here for list of RYA approved Sailing Clubs and Training