Category Archives for "Cornwall Beaches"
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Perranporth Beach – 3 Miles of golden sand and sand dunes
Perranporth Beach This beach enjoys 3 miles of golden sand, backed by high cliffs/dunes. A popular beach with families. The river flows onto the beach near the Ponsmere hotel which is great for kids to paddle in. Beach bar, with live music on some nights. Miles of really golden a huge surf makes Perranporth a […]
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Porthoustock Beach – A divers Beach and easy launch to explore the Shipwrecks
Porthoustock Beach An east-facing beach of stone and shingle popular with divers as there are lots of shipwrecks in the area around The Manacles. Swimming with care. Dogs are allowed on the beach. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of Porthoustock is a very large concrete building on the beach where aggregate from the nearby quarry […]
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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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Praa Sands Beach – Good swimming and Easy Access
Praa Sands Beach Southwest beach facing a long stretch of golden sand with good bathing. Access – Easy access from the parking area. Seasonal Dog Ban. Seaside Award. Regarding disabled access, we advise that you contact the local Tourist Information Centre who will be able to give more information – Penzance 01736 362207. On the […]
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Prussia Cove Beach – Discover a historical smugglers beach
Prussia Cove Beach Secluded, with small coves of sand and shingle revealed at low tide. Prussia Cove has an old-world feel. Famous as the home of the Carter family, smugglers in the 18th century, one of whom was known as the King of Prussia. No lifeguard cover, but surf rescue equipment located on the beach. […]
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Readymoney Cove Beach – Easy Access Beach close to town
Readymoney Cove Beach Southeast facing sandy cove overlooking the Fowey Estuary. Access – Easy from the car park via a 5-minute walk. Seasonal Dog Ban.A lovely beach to sit and enjoy the comings and goings of the marine traffic entering and leaving the deepwater harbour of Fowey. Seaside Award 2006 Follow us on Facebook You […]
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Rock Beach
Rock Beach Continuation of Daymer Bay and backed by dunes, bathers beware of tidal currents. A long stretch of sand down to the estuary. Surrounded by sand dunes beyond the dunes is St Enodoc Golf Course. Although a very popular beach there is plenty of room. Care must be taken when swimming to the tidal […]
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