I moved down from Kidderminster about 18 months ago, I live in Padstow about 20 miles from St Austell. It takes about 30 minites to travel from here (north coast) to St Austell (south coast).

Most of the surfing seems to be mainly north coast Watergate Bay, Newquay (Fistral beach) and many places between.

Where do you live now? I find it very very quiet even in the summer compared to up country, If i stay down here i will look at a move closer to Truro that has take-aways and newsagents open after 8pm and generally an a higher average age than 90 odd.

You should find St Austell slightly more lively that over here but you must expect a big change (a lot bigger than i ever thought) and ive been coming to Cornwall most my life.

Anything else you want to know mate just ask, PM if you want.

Steve