Category Archives for "Cornwall Beaches"
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Lansallos Beach – Attractive Cove – 20 minute walk.
Lansallos Beach The walk is too long and steep for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Access to the Beach is via a path through a gap in the rocks. Parsons Cove is via the coast path with another steep path to the beach. Quiet and attractive, Lansallos beach is a south-facing cove of sand and rock. Access […]
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Polkerris Beach – Small attractive beach sheltered by a harbour wall
Polkerris Beach The beach sits in a small attractive west-facing cove in the shelter of a harbour wall. Access a short walk to the beach from the car park. Seasonal dog ban. The beach is located 2 miles west of Fowey. A sandy beach is ideal for families, with facilities, including a slipway, right by […]
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Polzeath Beach – Popular Surfing Beach
Polzeath Beach Polzeath is a fantastic place to stay and due to its location the winters tend to be fairly mild and the summers lovely and sunny. Whether you are after a self-catering cottage, hotel, B&B or campsite there are loads of good places to stay. The beach is tucked inside the Camel Estuary, has […]
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Port Gaverne Beach – Sheltered beach perfect for Rock Pooling
Port Gaverne Beach Port Gaverne is a sheltered, narrow cove with plenty of sand at low tide. Popular with families as it has plenty of rock pools. Parking in Port Isaac and walk across. A National Trust owned beach that has remained almost unchanged in hundreds of years. It was once Once a thriving port […]
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Porth Beach Newquay
Porth Beach The beach provides a large area of flat golden sand. Very popular with families. Safe bathing. It should be noted that when the tide turns it comes back in very quickly and you should note the tide times before swimming. It is a short walk along the South West Coast path to Whipsiderry […]
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Porthchapel Beach – a Local favourite for the able bodied
Porthchapel Beach South facing sheltered cove, surrounded by cliffs. Access to Porthchapel beach is along a narrow cliff path with a rock climb down to the beach. Only suitable for the agile and able-bodied the beach is generally a quiet place favoured by locals who access it via a narrow cliff path. The beach lies […]
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Porthcothan Bay Beach – Popular sheltered family beach
Porthcothan Bay Beach West facing and backed by grassy dunes, ideal for sunbathing. At low tide the beach opens out, connecting up with small coves to the north and south and at high tide the beach becomes very sheltered from swell and winds due to the cliffs. A popular beach with families, Porthcothan Bay Beach […]
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Porthcurnick Beach – National Trust beach with great Rockpools to explore.
Porthcurnick Beach Beautiful southeast facing sandy cove. The beach is owned by the National Trust, just north of Portscatho. Many rockpools, ideal for children and water activities. Access via a short walk from the car park. Other smaller beaches nearby are accessible at low tide ut make certain of the tide times before you go […]
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Porthcurno Beach – Stunning views and a fine sandy beach
Porthcurno Beach Southeast facing beach with beautiful fine white soft sand and turquoise seas. High cliffs to both sides, this is a popular family beach, steeply shelving at high tide. The stream that flows down one side of the beach is great for kids to paddle in. There are stunning coastal views with the Minack […]
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Porthgwarra Beach – A small secluded beach for explorers
Porthgwarra Beach This beach is small, picturesque and secluded, just round the corner from Porthcurno. Minimal sand at low tide. Once a fishing hamlet, with some boats still launching from here. Dog ban, Easter to October. Surf rescue equipment is present at the beach. The sand here is only at low tide. However, you are […]
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