Porthtowan Beach BLUE FLAG AND SEASIDE AWARDS 2006 A large Northwest facing sandy beach. This beach is very popular with surfers, and good family beach, children’s park beside the top end of the beach. At low tide, it is possible to walk along the sans to Chapel Porth Beach. However, you must check the tide […]
Continue readingChapel Porth Beach The large expanse of sand at low tide stretches from St Agnes head to Porthtowan Beach on a low tide. Check tide times before setting off on this walk as the tide comes in very quickly and there is always the danger you could get caught. Check with Lifeguards. Only Rocks at […]
Continue readingPorthleven Beach 3 miles of sand and shingle steeply shelving which beach almost disappears on the high tide. The beach which stretches east from the granite pier in front of thePorthleven Institute and clock tower to Loe Bar and Gunwalloe. Three miles of sand and steeply shelving shingle running east from the historic Porthleven harbour. When the […]
Continue readingKynance Cove Beach A very popular and scenic cove. Mostly covered at high tide, but lovely golden sand at low tide. Great family beach. National Trust Car park with a path to the beach. There are no lifeguards on duty at Kynance Cove beach. There are two paths and it is a good idea […]
Continue readingBossiney Cove Beach A few minutes along the road from Tintagel towards Boscastle. A beautiful hidden gem, Bossiney cove beach is a large sandy beach accessible only via a footpath over the farmland and steep man-made steps down the cliffs. No Lifeguards. Ample parking. Toilets and telephone 10 minute walk from Beach. Dogs allowed all year. […]
Continue readingLizard Lighthouse at Lizard Point in Cornwall The Lizard Lighthouse and the surrounding buildings are prominent structures at Lizard point. Adjacent to a National Trust car park which affords entry to the coastal path and some walks with stunning views. You may be lucky and come across the National Trusts herd of shetland ponies […]
Continue readingCadgwith Beach This attractive fishing village has two small east-facing beaches. The main beach is home to many fishing boats and consists of grey shingle. Access – park at main village car park. Cadgwith Cove (South) – Seasonal Dog Ban Cadgwith Cove (East) – All year dog friendly Sand chairs are available for hire on […]
Continue readingCawsand Beach The small east-facing beach of sand and shingle, fairly sheltered. Parking nearby. Ferry service to the Barbican in Plymouth which is a pleasant trip across Plymouth Sound. Boat hire is available and there is a slipway. Cawsand and Kingsand is a17th Century fishing village. Narrow twisting streets and pretty pastel-coloured houses and can […]
Continue readingNansidwell Beach Falmouth Between Maenporth and Mawnan Smith, there is a footpath that leads down through some beautiful wooded areas and ends at a little beach, part of an area looked after by the National Trust. A mixture of sand with some shingle interspersed with rocks. A five to ten-minute walk. Maybe longer on the […]
Continue readingThe Lizard Lifeboat Lizard Lifeboat First established: 1859 All Weather LB: RNLB David Robinson – Tyne Class All-Weather Lifeboat (47-030) Launches in 2008: 5 People Rescued in 2008: 9 Total Hours at Sea in 2008: 20hrs 01mins Medals since 1824: 10 (9 Silver, 1 Bronze) The Lifeboat Station sits in one of the most remote […]
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