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Hayle attractions
Hayle attractions
Hayle is famous for it's Three Miles of Golden Sands, so a trip to the long, uninterrupted, stretch of beach is a must (especially during the summer months). The sea in this part of the North Cornish coast is particularly favourable for surfing and body-boarding (which are both popular past-times for the local youths).
Separating the main town from its long stretch of beach are The Hayle Towans (towans being the Cornish word for sand dunes). Once the location for Hayle's explosives works during the town's industrial peak, this vast area of unspoilt wildlife is a popular site for walks and pic nics - and many of the ruins of the factories remain in-tact, eerily providing visitors some idea of the town's industrial past.
The Mill Pond and its surrounding Rope Walk and the remains of Harvey's Foundry (now converted to a public garden) makes the ideal setting for a relaxing summer's day in the country. The pond and its surrounding gardens is also well known for its abundance of natural wildlife, as well as its habitat of swans. Furthermore Paradise Park, a wild bird sanctuary, is just a 10 minute walk up the road.
St. Elwyn's Church offers an impressive backdrop to Hayle's townscape, and it is certainly worth a visit, as is the Hayle Harbour. Once part of a thriving port (and one of the busiest ports in West England), the harbour today is mostly derelict and awaits future regeneration. However the views across the Carnsew Pool and (its past-rival) Copperhouse Pool can be stunning, especially during a sunny summer's day. On one side of Copperhouse Pool is the garden-lined St. George's Walk which offers beautiful views of the main town across the pool.
Hayle Town Centre, although much improved in recent years, remains rather grim and its evident lack of decent shopping facilities means that there isn't really very much for the visitor to do there. However, naturally, this is where most of the pubs and restaurants in Hayle are situated.
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