Top 9 adrenaline activities and sports to try in Cornwall
Step out of your comfort zone with a new hobby or an adrenaline-fuelled adventure. If you’re already a pro, join the local scene. But don’t worry about being a first-timer – you’ll be among people only too happy to share their expertise.
1. Via Ferrata
Meaning ‘iron stairway’, this climbing, zip line and high ropes adventure takes you around the quarry cliffs before you cross the chasm on a 70m long single strand of wire. Find your Matrix moment by leaping from the cliff edge on a zip wire finale. You can also try freshwater coasteering, watersports and archery at this cool out-of-town venue.
2. Mountain biking
Cycle from Portreath on the north coast to Devoran in the south on the Bissoe trail. To sharpen your skills, Falmouth Bike Park is a national standard 4X track. Run by Carrick Riders MTB Club and packed with corners, rocks, log drops and tabletop jumps, the competition-level site can test the ability of world champions.
The Track in Portreath also provides a safe and exciting place to ride for all ages and abilities.
3. Skate Sessions
Brush up your roller-skating – inline or quad – on Sunday mornings in the sports centre at Penryn Campus, where community-based group SK8 Falmouth runs circuit sessions with great sounds and skate marshals on hand to help you master new tricks. There’s also Skate School, a chilled hour on Tuesday evenings in town.
There is also a rollerskating society that welcomes people of all skill levels - @steezyon8_fx.
Falmouth Skatepark Project opened in the summer of 2024 on Dracaena Avenue. Find out more about the park on Instagram @falmouthskateparkproject.
4. Zip wiring
Set up above the Eden Project’s epic biomes is England’s fastest zip wire, covering 660m and travelling at speeds of up to 60mph. There’s also a giant airbag, a cliff swing with an exhilarating freefall, a climbing complex and a Skytrek aerial trekking course. Book everything directly with Hangloose Adventure.
5. Aerial Fitness
Aerial, the aerial fitness society, experiments with and practices vertical dance, aerial hoop and silks. They are based in the sports hall at Penryn Campus on Saturdays and open to all levels of experience either for fun, exercise or as a hobby
6. Rock climbing
FalClimb is an inclusive, active and friendly society that allows members to begin their climbing journey or advance their existing skills.
Weekly sessions are at The Tide Climbing Centre and Barn Climbing Centre for complete beginners to experienced climbers.
7. Diving
Fal Dive aims to bring young divers together to dive and snorkel frequently as a community. The club is for experienced divers who want to improve their skills and abilities whilst meeting other like-minded individuals.
8. Gig rowing
All abilities are encouraged to try out this fantastic traditional Cornish sport and join in with regular social events. The club also competes at the World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly in Spring each year.
9. Snowsports
Whether you're new to snowsports and are looking for lessons, or you're a die-hard piste-junkie looking for trips to the Alps, this society has you covered. Welcome to skiers and snowboarders of all levels and abilities.
10. Surfing
Fal Surf aims to get everyone in the water, regardless of ability. They offer weekly surf trips and socials, as well as attending the BUCS surfing championships in October.
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