Newquay Harbour
During the mining boom of the 18th and 19th Centuries, Newquay's mediaeval harbour, which was originally built for fishing, was rebuilt as a mineral port. Work was started as part of a grand plan by a London investor to create a three acre harbour for exporting copper to the smelters in South Wales. He died before it was completed, but his company was bought out by mining magnate Joseph Treffry who completed work on the harbour for mineral export and connected it to his transport links leading inland. The stone pier in the centre of the harbour was originally connected to the South Quay by a timber bridge to create a third quay.
The harbour still has a small working fishing fleet and commercial boats associated with tourism.
On walks
- Newquay (5.8 mile walk)
- Watergate Bay to Newquay (via bus) (4 mile walk)