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Town in Cornwall, England
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Hayle (Cornish: Heyl) is a small town, civil parish and cargo port in the Penwith district of West Cornwall. The town, whose name is derived from the Cornish heyl, meaning estuary, is situated at the southern end of St Ives Bay on the estuary of the Hayle River, approximately south-east of the town of St Ives by road.
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Separating the main town from its long stretch of beach (towans being the Cornish word for sand dunes). Once the location for Hayle's explosives works during the town's industrial peak, this vast area of unspoilt wildlife is a popular site for walks and pic nics - and many of the ruins of the factories remain intact, eerily providing visitors some idea of the town's industrial past.
Offers an impressive backdrop to Hayle's townscape, and it is certainly worth a visit.
A stunning mix of long sandy beaches, high cliffs, and smugglers coves.
Home-made pub meals and sharing platters, generously served in a relaxed & modern setting (outdoor seating available).
Traditional Thai cuisine in an intimate atmosphere.
Traditional Cornish bakery offering delicious Cornish pasties with a wide selection of fillings available, as well as an amazing variety of freshly baked products. There are two, one is on a corner of the main road, 100 m or so after the viaduct. Ansum!
Highly regarded as one of West Cornwall's best Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants.
Hayle's only destination for fine Italian cuisine.
Some say these are the best fish & chips south of Blackpool!
Great selection of breakfasts and home-made lunches at affordable prices.
Delicious food freshly prepared using only the finest local produce, and a fantastic choice of mouthwatering desserts to choose from. Reservations strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Boasts stunning views of the Hayle Estuary along with an extensive food and drink menu.
Exquisite Cantonese style cuisine, elegantly served.
Great selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, smoothies and fruit juices - perfect for a quick and healthy lunch!
Undoubtedly one of the best Sunday roasts you'll ever experience!
Combining excellent value and prime Cornish ingredients served with flair, from a chef with lots of experience and a passion for using local produce.
By train
Hayle station has no station building and is only regularly served by GWR services from Cardiff, London and Bristol and one daily service to Edinburgh by crosscountry.
By coach
National Express services to London (daily, 406) and Birmingham (twice a day, 104 and 106). Timetables can be found here
By bus
The 15 runs to St Erth and occasionally to Penzance (on a slow route), whilst the T1 goes to Penzance and the T2/T3 go to St Ives and both Tinner services go to Truro and occasionally St Austell or…
By plane
There is no airport serving Hayle but there is a heliport in Penzance, and Newquay Airport is about 40 miles away (an hour by train or quicker by bus/train via Truro).
Hayle is a relatively small town and most places of interest are easily accessible by foot. In fact, it takes less than one hour to walk from one extreme end of town to the other.
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