Category Archives for "Cornwall Beaches"
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Talland Bay Beach
Talland Bay Beach The is a south-facing beach of shingle with some sand. It consists of two separated shingle beaches that expose good sand of sand and rock pools on low tides. Parking and facilities are close to the beach. Lekerock Cove accessed from the coast path has a small area of sand. Access – […]
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Portreath Beach – Large popular beach with fine sand
Portreath Beach The large beach has soft fine sand, with shingle below the shore line, that is popular with families. The harbour wall and “rocky” is popular with surfers for its “vortex” surf break. There is disabled access to the beach, and some designated disabled parking spaces in the car park that overlooks the beach. […]
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Portscatho Beach
Portscatho Beach Scenic village facing east on the Roseland Peninsula overlooking Gerrans Bay. Tattams beach is mainly rocky, with sandy patches. The beach stretches all the way to Porthcurnick Beach to the north at low tide. There are a number of holiday cottages in Portscatho [su_wikipedia_link subjectbold=”Portscaho Beach” wikipage=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portscatho”]Portscatho (Cornish: Porthskathow) is a coastal village […]
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Portwrinkle Beach
Portwrinkle Beach The Beach is southwest facing a small beach of rocks and sand, with the limited beach at high tide. Access – easy Refreshments and toilets Seasonal dog ban Disabled access [su_wikipedia_link subjectbold=”Portwrinkle Beach” wikipage=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portwrinkle”]It is at the western end of Whitsand Bay five miles (8 km) south-west of Saltash. Portwinkle was traditionally a […]
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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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Trebarwith Strand Beach – Popular family beach with good surf
Trebarwith Strand Beach Sitting at the bottom of a deep valley, Trebarwith Strand beach enjoys many attractive views along the Heritage Coastline towards Gull Rock. Rocks must be negotiated before you reach the sands of the beach, which becomes completely covered at high tide. Please ensure you are aware of the tide movement when visiting. […]
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Trevone Bay Beach – Popular Sandy beach with good facilities
Trevone Bay Beach Located to the south of Trevose Head and to the north of Harlyn Bay. This gently shelving, sandy beach is surrounded by cliffs and situated in an area of great geological interest. Trevone Bay beach has golden sand and little alcoves to sit and watch away the day. The cliffs to the […]
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