Category Archives for "Cornwall Beaches"
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Maenporth Beach Falmouth
Maenporth Beach This is an attractive East-facing beach of sand, set between small headlands, which give good shelter. The beach gently slopes and has shallow water which is great for children. Parking is right on the beach, £4.00per day. Disabled Access. Seasonal Dog Ban. Beach cafe and shop selling snacks, drinks, ice creams, buckets and […]
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Cape Cornwall Beach – Wonderful views on a small stoney beach
Cape Cornwall Beach From the village of St Just follow the signs for Cape Cornwall. The beach is a small stoney beach. However, the walk around the Cape has some of the best scenery and is perfect for picnics. Both Boat and Priest Coves are fishing coves. There are toilets in the car park. It […]
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Carlyon Bay Beach – St Austell
Carlyon Bay Beach – St Austell The Beach is made up of three beaches – Crinnis Beach, Shorthorn Beach and Polgaver Beach which together make up what is known as Carlyon Bay, a popular seaside resort just outside of St Austell on Cornwall’s south coast. Please note: at the moment the beach is undergoing development […]
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Carne Beach – National Trust beach
Carne Beach A continuation of Pendower Beach. At high tide, there is a little beach, but at low tide, there is plenty of sand and shingle with rocks at either end. South facing with good views. Access – from large National Trust car park Toilets Disabled access to the beach There are coffee/tea and lunch […]
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Charlestown Beach – A Safe Harbour Beach
Charlestown Beach The Beach is a large, stoney very safe private harbour beach with Tall ships and a children’s playground. Close by is the Charlestown Heritage Centre Access – disabled access southside Refreshments and toilets All year dog ban Follow us on Facebook You can find details of the South West Coast path Check here […]
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Constantine Bay Beach – Great surfing beach
Constantine Bay Beach A west-facing long sandy beach with a reputation as one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall. It is separated from its neighbour, Booby’s Bay, to the north, by a thin rocky point; bordered by a large rocky reef to the south and backed by a network of sand dunes. At high […]
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Coverack Beach – Lovely Pebble beach in fishing village
Coverack Beach This small east-facing beach is overlooked by an attractive fishing village. Toilets and refreshments are located in the village. Access – Easy from Car Park All year dog-friendly beach Sand chairs are available for hire on rotation throughout Kerrier, please contact Kerrier District Council on 01209 614397 Follow us on Facebook You can […]
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Crackington Haven Beach – Small popular beach surrounded by cliffs
Crackington Haven Beach A long descent into Crackington Haven leads to the small yet popular beach encased on either side by steep dark cliffs. The beach is privately owned by St. Genny’s Parish Council and a local landowner. Due to its popularity in the summer and the small size of the village, Crackington Haven beach […]
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Harlyn Bay Beach – Very popular beach with surf sccools
Harlyn Bay Beach One of the most popular family beaches in Cornwall. Sand and pebbles with rock pools and sand dunes to explore. Surf schools operate from the beach. The southwest coastal path will take you to Mother Iveys Bay and Trevose Head. See the link below for information on the Coastal path. Follow us […]
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Daymer Bay Beach – An excellent swimming beach
Daymer Bay Beach Long stretches of sand with sand dunes. The beach is at the mouth of the Camel Estuary. It is a sheltered and gently sloping beach ideal for swimming. Lovely views across the Estuary. A short walk from the beach is St Enodoc Church the former Poet Laureate, John Betjeman is buried. Access: […]
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