We've been staying in Newquay for a few days now, using it as a base to explore the tip of Cornwall. Today we had a bit of a look around. It shares several characteristics with many of the seaside towns of this part of England: (a) most of the town is on a cliff above the sea, (b) they have big tides, and (c) they build big walls to provide a sheltered mooring for their fishing boats. Population is about 20,000 and it is served by the railway.
We walked out to the Huer's Hut high out on the point, where long ago the "huer" would keep watch out over the ocean, and if he spotted a nice big school of pilchards he would raise a "hue and cry" to alert the town's fishermen. See plaque (below) for full details. The hut has steps up the back (on the right above) for access to the roof. There was a strong cold wind up there today!
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| Newquay has beaches, but some like this one disappear at high tide. |
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| This boogie-boarder waited for a while to find a lull in the waves so he could launch. |
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| The Huer's Hut |
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| The story of the Huer's Hut. |
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| The boat harbour and walls. |
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| An unusual place to build a house! |
