Category Archives for "Cornwall Beaches"
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Loe Beach – Shingle beach A popular boating beach
Loe Beach The Beach is a shingle beach with areas of rock to explore at low tide. Popular with the locals and boat lovers. There are lots of water sport activities all year round and boat trips from the bay. A bathing area is cordoned off in summer. Access – easy from the car park […]
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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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Porthluney Cove Beach (or Caerhays)- A large expanse of golden sand
Porthluney Cove Beach (or Caerhays) A privately owned, secluded family beach with a large expanse of golden sand. South facing, right in front of Caerhays Castle, which provides a striking backdrop. Plenty of room for beach games. Disabled Access. Dog-Friendly Beach. Car Park. Regarding disabled access we advise that you contact the local Tourist Information […]
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Pendower Beach – A popular Family Beach
Pendower Beach Popular family beach, south facing about a mile long and sandy. Joins with Carne beach at low tide. Owned by the National Trust. There are coffee/tea and lunch facilities in the hotels at each end. Excellent views along the coastline. National Trust Car Park. Toilets. Disabled Access. All year dog-friendly beach (on leads […]
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Pentewan Beach – Free parking and equipment hire
Pentewan Beach Anj East-facing beach has over half a mile of sand and is surrounded by Pentewan caravan park. The beach is suitable for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, sea canoeing and with a slipway for sailing (canoes and dinghies available for hire). Free car parking, cafes and toilets are provided in Pentewan village 500 metres from […]
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Portholland Beach – For careful swimmers only
Portholland Beach Two small beaches of grey stones and rocky outcrops make up the beaches of this village. Beaches covered at high tide. There are strong undercurrents with large breaking waves. Do not use inflatables and there is always a risk of rock falls from the cliffs so do not picnic immediately at the foot […]
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