A new trail has been created at a picturesque part of Newquay to attract visitors.

The initiative aims to connect Cliff Road with the Trenance Valley and spotlight the businesses and attractions in this area of Newquay whilst providing a free and fun reading activity for families.

Newquay BID was granted funding from Cornwall Council’s Town Delivery Fund and Experience Newquay to create the trail, which is made up of seven circular pavement stickers with a blue border around the Trenance Valley.

Maia Walczak, an award-winning children’s book illustrator, author, artist and muralist based in Newquay, was approached by Newquay BID to pen the story and illustrations about a Cornish Piskie and his friends.

One of Maia Walczak's illustrations ( )

Each sticker depicts a scene of our story and is accompanied by a QR code.

Visitors need to scan the QR code to read the chapter linked to each illustration, which takes them to the story with directions to the next chapter.

Maia said: “It was such an honour to be asked to work on this beautiful community story and art installation.

“I loved the challenge of coming up with a story from scratch that would encompass all the different elements the story trail needed to include.

“Thank you Newquay BID and Cornwall Council for trusting me with this challenge. I hope the tale of this little Piskie and his Earth dwelling friends enchants children and adults and has them appreciating and connecting to the wonders of their surroundings, both the local Trenance surroundings, and the wider surroundings of this planet we call home.”

Abigail Hubbucks from Newquay BID said: “Trenance is such a beautiful area of Newquay, with its remarkable offerings for those young and old, such as the trampoline park and serene rose garden, as well as businesses which are valuable for our community such as Micro DIY and Ideal Bikes and Boards.

“Working with Maia to deliver this trail as a free activity for children and families to use to explore this area and connect with reading has been a joy.

“The Experience Newquay event last November, Trees and Tales, set the scene wonderfully to have a magical creature within this setting.”