Category Archives for "Cornwall Beaches"
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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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Sandymouth Beach – A National Trust Beach
Sandymouth Beach Owned by the National Trust the Beach is a sandy beach that joins up with Northcott on big spring low tides. Walk down a winding path to the beach from the car park. A popular but unspoilt beach of pebbles and sand backed by incredibly twisted cliffs. There is an attractive walk that […]
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Seaton Beach – Large Beach Good Parking
Seaton Beach A large beach of sand with small pebbles, south-facing. Located at the bottom of the River Seaton valley. Parking is right next to the beach. Seaside Award 2006. The River Seaton flows over the beach and attracts children as it is a safe place to play. The beach is sheltered by the cliffs […]
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Sennen Cove Beach – Loved by Surfers and Families
Sennen Cove Beach A mile-long bay of golden sand, plenty of rock pools at low tide on either side of the beach. The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. Sennen Cove Beach – Surfing Being […]
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St Mawes Beach
St Mawes Beach Made up of Tavern and Summers beaches, both south facing so ideal for sunbathing. Good family beaches, either side of the harbour wall, great for swimming. Seasonal Dog Ban. Refreshments, cafes, toilets, gift shops etc all nearby in the village Follow us on Facebook You can find details of the South West […]
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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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