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Three miles of golden sands backed by impressive sand dunes have made Hayle a perfect summer place for families to enjoy a holiday. It is an old town, made prosperous in the 18th-century when John Harvey opened his tin, copper and foundry business here which caused the port of Hayle to become the busiest port in Western Cornwall, with a regular packet steamer service to the port of Bristol. The closure of the foundry early in the 20th-century brought about the decline of the port. This caused fluctuations in Hayle's fortunes, but fortunately tourists brought in by the railways were quick to notice the charms of this lovely place and Hayle began to develop as a tourist destination.

Lying in the magnificent sweep of St.Ives Bay, Hayle has a lot to offer. The beautiful dunes backing the long sandy beach are a haven for wildlife and for the walker they reveal many rare and beautiful species. The sands, which in summer are packed with sun-worshippers, in spring and autumn become the venue for the increasingly popular sport of landspeed sailing, thus attracting competitors from Europe and beyond. The beaches spread to Godrevy Lighthouse. Standing slightly off-shore, this is said to be the lighthouse which inspired Virginia Woolf to write the novel - To the Lighthouse.

The town also attracts bird watchers and nature lovers. During spring and autumn the mild climate of this part of the Cornish coast acts as a magnate for migratory birds who flock here in surprising numbers to shelter from the storms and gales of colder, northerly regions. Paradise Park is a must for all the family, here you can see a range of endangered parrots, owls, birds of prey and small and large farm animals in a natural setting. The park has a miniature railway which takes you through tunnels and past Glanmor House which was the home of the Harvey family.

Pleasure craft of all shapes and sizes throng the waters of St. Ives Bay and jostle for position around Hayle's picturesque harbour. Beyond the harbour the town is split into two parts, both fittingly have names acknowledging Cornwall's rich industrial heritage - Copperhouse and Foundry. In the town the visitor is delighted with the tempting shops, cafe's, pubs, restaurants and range of accommodation to suit all tastes, including excellent self-catering accommodation for families.

Anyone visiting Hayle is in for a treat, there are spectacular panoramic views of St.Ives, Carbis Bay and Godrevy Lighthouse, seasports, cliff top and country walks, golf and a host of attractive Cornish towns and villages to explore. In Hayle there is always something going on, including a week long Heritage Festival, held annually each August.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Hayle

River Valley Country Park	(2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
Godrevy	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Godolphin House & Garden	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
St Michaels Mount	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Chysauster Ancient Village	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Prussia Cove	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Tehidy Country Park	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens	(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Rinsey Head	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Poldown Caravan & Country Park	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Cornish Mines and Engines	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Trengwainton Garden	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Carn Brae Castle	(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Poldark Mines	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lanyon Quoit	(8.4 miles, 13.4 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Hayle

Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (1.0 miles, 1.5 km)
The estuary on which the pretty holiday resort of Lelant stands is a paradise for bird watchers, it is also an old village with a long maritime history.
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Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction W)
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing.
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Gwithian, in the county of Cornwall (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NE)
Gwithian has a beautiful white sandy beach with frothy Atlantic rollers which act as a magnet for surfers, for this is one of...
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St Ives, in the county of Cornwall (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NW)
There is a magical quality surrounding the whole of the Cornish coast of which St.Ives is a small but special part.
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Marazion, in the county of Cornwall (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SW)
The picturesque village of Marazion with its quaint cottages, shops and pubs, is in a sublime position on the west Cornwall peninsula
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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction S)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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Zennor, in the county of Cornwall (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction W)
This hauntingly beautiful village stands starkly above cliifs that in parts are over 300ft above the sea.
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Penzance, in the county of Cornwall (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)
A jolly town with a year round holiday atmosphere, where everyone is made to feel welcome.
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Pool, in the county of Cornwall (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction E)
Pool is situated between Cambourne and Redruth in an area that was once the centre of Cornwall's prosperous tin mining industry.
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Madron, in the county of Cornwall (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW)
The beautiful church dedicated to St.Maddern is the focal point of the village. Interestingly, it was once the village church...
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Portreath, in the county of Cornwall (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE)
Portreath lies on Cornwall's magnificent North-western coast, it occupies a picture-postcard valley setting of woods, streams and fine rural meadow-land, with its crowning glory being the beach lying beneath rugged cliffs topped with springy turf and heathers.
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Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)
Porthleven has two picturesque harbours - the inner harbour is lined with dazzling white cottages, with the walls of the outer harbour giving shelter from the often tumultuous seas.
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Mousehole, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)
This delightful coastal village, with its wealth of history, lovely old harbour and beautiful headland walks, makes an interesting base for exploring the superb scenery of Mount's Bay and Land's End.
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Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E)
Redruth was formerly the capital of the largest and richest metal mining area in Britain.
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Nearby travel help

Hayle Station	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Lelant Station	(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(25.5 miles, 41.0 km, direction NE)
St. Mary's Airport	(43.0 miles, 69.2 km, direction SW)
M5 Junction 31	(90.8 miles, 146.0 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 30	(93.7 miles, 150.8 km, direction E)
Hayle to London	(248.9 miles, 400.5 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Hayle

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Hayle center
Carbis Bay Hotel	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NW)
Hotel Penzance	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW)
Tarbert Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SW)
Blue Seas Hotel	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)
Camilla House	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)
Polurrian Hotel	(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)
Rose in Vale Country House Hotel	(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction NE)
Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel	(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction E)
Park Grove Hotel	(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)
The Green Lawns Hotel	(15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction E)
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