Exploring Cornwall's Waters: Adventure, Conservation, and Heritage with Koru Kayaking

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    Cornwall is famous for its coastline, but how often do we truly take the time to connect with it? Koru Kayaking has made it their mission to offer not just kayaking trips, but unique experiences that bring people closer to Cornwall’s breathtaking landscape, fascinating history, and thriving marine environment. Here’s how they’re helping locals and visitors alike discover the magic of our coast.

    Adventure

    Discovering New Eel Grass Beds on the Helford River

    The Helford River has always been a haven for wildlife, and now, thanks to an incredible conservation effort, it’s also the site of newly planted eel grass beds. Koru Kayaking recently welcomed teams from Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Seasalt Cornwall on a kayaking adventure to see these innovative efforts up close.

    Eel grass isn’t just pretty—it’s a vital player in combating climate change, acting as an underwater carbon sink and providing crucial habitats for marine life. The newly planted beds were added to areas where eel grass once thrived, near a disused quay on the Helford. If successful, this pilot project could lead to even more eel grass restoration in the area.

    During the trip, paddlers enjoyed breathtaking wildlife encounters, including an osprey soaring overhead and a curious seal popping by to say hello. These moments remind us how interconnected we are with the natural world and why conservation efforts like this are so important.

    Conservation

    Releasing Baby Lobsters at Trevaunance Cove

    Koru Kayaking’s commitment to conservation continued at Trevaunance Cove, where they teamed up with the National Lobster Hatchery for a heartwarming marine effort: releasing baby lobsters into the sea.

    These tiny crustaceans, reared at the Padstow Hatchery, are part of a program to replenish Cornwall’s lobster population, which plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. Watching the baby lobsters take their first steps (or scuttles!) into the wild is both a hopeful and humbling experience.

    Koru’s coastal adventures often bring kayakers close to the vibrant marine life that thrives around Cornwall, and projects like this ensure future generations will continue to enjoy these treasures.

    Heritage

    Heritage Week with St Agnes Museum

    Cornwall’s coastline is a living history book, and during Heritage Week, Koru Kayaking brought that history to life with a very special tour. Partnering with the St Agnes Museum, they offered kayakers a unique opportunity to explore the stories of St Agnes’s coastline—part of the UNESCO Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.

    Led by local historian Roger Radcliffe, participants paddled along a stretch of coast brimming with tales of Cornwall’s mining heritage, smuggling, and seafaring past. Back on land, the museum stewards added even more depth to the experience with fascinating exhibits, including a Virtual Reality recreation of St Agnes Harbour as it was during Edwardian times.

    Heritage Week was a celebration of Cornwall’s rich history, and for Koru Kayaking, it was a chance to share their passion for preserving the stories of this incredible region.

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    Ready to see Cornwall from a whole new perspective? Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, or just someone looking for a unique adventure, Koru Kayaking has something special to offer.

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