Hayle, once the centre of the copper mining and smelting industry, nestles at the mouth of the Hayle River. The estuary is a magnet for many species of migratory wildfowl and wading birds in spring and autumn, drawn to St Ives Bay with it's three miles of golden sands and sub-tropical climate. Dismount and use the footpath to the metalled road past the Knill Monument, on your approach to St Ives. Life centres around the harbour of this traditional fishing village, with quaint cobbled streets lined with fishermen's cottages. The quality of light and atmosphere encouraged artists to form a colony way back in the 1800's, nowadays St Ives has many galleries to visit and explore.

Parking:
St Ives - Grid Ref: SW 520 402 & SW 515 402
Hayle - Grid Ref: SW 555 385

Refreshments:
Copperhouse Inn, Hayle Tel: 01736 756768
The Lookout Bar, St Ives Tel: 01736 796222
The Sloop Inn, St Ives Tel: 01736 796584
Porthmeor Beach Cafe, Tel: 01736 795352
St Ives

Further Information:
St Ives Tourist Information Centre email: ivtic@penwith.gov.uk
Hayle Tourist Information Centre Tel: 001736 754399
Cycling in Penwith Tel: 01736 362341
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