Lelant, West Cornwall Golf, St Uny Church and rail link to St Ives

Carbis Bay Holidays :: Lelant

Lelant is a pretty village with a large sandy beach on the seaward side and has the mouth of the Hayle estuary running alongside. Once an important port, it is still a busy haven for local fishing boats. The Hayle Estuary is a well renowned bird sanctuary a particular favourite with bird watchers.

The oldest links course in Cornwall is between the beach and village, a golfers dream course with outstanding views across St Ives Bay. Lelant's St Uny church is also the start of the 13 mile coast to coast pilgrimage route called St Michaels Way, a delightful walk past Trencrom Hill to St Michaels Mount.

Lelant was the birthplace of Rosamunde Pilcher the internationally renowned author who wrote many a romantic novel for Mills and Boon but is perhaps best well known for her novel The Shell Seekers. The film version was set in nearby Lamorna Cove, Marazion and Lands End. A number of her other novels were also filmed in the area, Coming Home was a mini series actually filmed in the village of Lelant.

Lelant has two railway stations on the picturesque coastal St Ives Bay line linking Carbis Bay and St Ives and St Erth in the opposite direction. At the Lelant Saltings stop there is a large Park and Ride car park for visitors to the busy seaside town of St Ives.

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Lelant Beaches

The Hayle river leads into the estuary mouth, most of the beach on the Lelant side is called Porth Kidney beach over 2 miles long and even longer at low tide. Few people use the beach although it is popular with dog walkers and, at the Hawkes Point end of the beach towards Carbis Bay, it is favourite with surfers. Even in the heart of summer you can s... (more)

West Cornwall Golf Club

Dating back to 1889, West Cornwall Golf Club is one of the oldest links courses in the country and certainly the oldest in Cornwall. Golfers may find they are frequently distracted from their game as the course runs alongside the Hayle Estuary and has stunning coastal views across St Ives Bay. The 18 hole par 69 is 5884 yards, club and trolley hire available but no buggie... (more)

RSPB Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve

In cold winters, as many as 18,000 birds have been seen here at the Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve, because this most south westerly estuary in the UK with the influence of the Gulf Stream, it never freezes. During spring and autumn, it is an ideal place to see migrant wading birds, gulls and terns, curlews, little egrets, oystercatchers, teal and widgeon. Each season... (more)

SWCP Lelant to Carbis Bay

For visitors to Lelant the coastal walk should not be missed, perhaps lunch at the The Badger to start your afternoon and then a healthy walk to Carbis Bay or further to St Ives. Porth Kidney Sands stretches as far as the Hayle Estuary and is backed by sand dunes and unspoilt by buildings. The views across the beach to Godrevy create evocative images which have been... (more)

St Michaels Way

St Michael's Way runs from the north coast of Cornwall, starting at the Church of St Uny in Lelant, to the south coast at St Michael's Mount, there are two choices of route roughly 12 miles in length, one passes through Lelant village and along quiet roads, whilst the latter goes via Gulval and along the coast path. A worthwhile detour is Trencrom Hill where you can enjoy ... (more)

St Uny Church

St Uny's church dates back to the 12th century, originally called St Euny's church, the present building whose features are mainly Norman is thought to be from the 15th century. It is thought that the church was rebuilt at a time when wind blown sand silted up the Hayle estuary and encroached on Lelant, the vicarage itself was buried in sand. A number of anc... (more)

Park and Ride Lelant to St Ives

The St Ives Branch Line is notably the most scenic train ride in Britain. It starts at St Erth on the Cornish Main Line and travels alongside the estuary of the River Hayle before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Here, this single track line hugs the coastline taking in Lelant Saltings and the stunning beaches of Porth Kidney, Carbis Bay before arriving at Por... (more)

Lelant Pubs and Restaurants

There are two pubs in Lelant offering dining facilities, both are child friendly so for a relaxing atmosphere with outside space for the children, either or both of these may suit your requirements. The Badger is in the heart of the village close to the St Ives Bay railway station and also just off the coastal path for those who have enjoyed the walk from St Ives or C... (more)

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