Newquay Discovery Trail

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The Newquay Discovery Trail, written by David Faulkner, charts the growth, struggles and endeavours of one of the world's premier seaside resorts. From its origins as an ancient port to a haven for the gathering tribes of surfers visiting from all over the world today, Newquay's history is a colourful tapestry of fact and fiction.

There are two trails shown on the Newquay Town Map; the Hetty and the Ada which are outlined in the following text. If you walk these trails you will find, along the way, beautiful Cornish slate discs created by local sculptor Peter Martin with words containing clues to Newquay's rich heritage.

Before walking these trails take a few moments to read and discover the secrets behind these discs and the stories of Newquay's past ...

• Disc One Killacourt
• Disc Two Fore Street
• Disc Three Newquay Harbour
• Disc Four Huer's Hut
• Disc Five Lifeboat House & Towan Head
• Disc Six Headland Hotel
• Disc Seven Golf Club & Hope Terrace
• Disc Eight Crantock Street
• Disc Nine Railway Station
• Disc Ten Barrowfields
• Disc Eleven Tolcarne Cross
• Disc Twelve Trenance Gardens
• Disc Thirteen Gannel River
• Disc Fourteen Mount Wise & Marcus Hill

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