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Best beaches for surfing in Cornwall

In need of some vitamin-Sea? Grab your board and head to glorious Cornwall. Golden shorelines and great swell are synonymous with England’s furthest-flung county – and to help you choose which Cornish beaches you should visit during your next aquatic adventure, the team at stayincornwall.co.uk have given me their rundown of the best beaches for surfing in Cornwall.

Surfing in Cornwall - Best beaches

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Sailor style in the Caribbean

Sailor style in the Caribbean

Hello sailor! I spent a week learning the ropes (hah!) of yachting in the British Virgin Islands with Girls For Sail and this is what&…
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Surfing and camping at Caswell Bay

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Five favourites from Sicily

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Multisensory discovery in Granada

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Competition: Get cycling and win a foldable city bike

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Adidas launch the new Terrex Boost trail shoe

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Coastal rowing in Aberdovey

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Competition: win a Berghaus rucksack full of goodies with Visit Wales

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