Sennen Cove Lifeboat The Sennen Cove Lifeboat was established in 1853, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution`s Sennen Cove Station is situated just one mile northeast of Land`s End. The Station is protected to some extent from the full force of the Atlantic Ocean by the high cliffs of Pedn-men-du ~ but still offers some of […]
Continue readingPort Isaac Lifeboat Port Isaac Lifeboat is situated in a 700-year-old fishing village. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the port handled cargoes of coal, wood, stone and more which were hauled through the narrow streets of the village centre. The village has over 90 Grade 11 listed buildings with the village being designated […]
Continue readingFalmouth Lifeboat First established: 1867 All-Weather LB: RNLB Richard Cox Scott – Severn Class All-Weather Lifeboat (17-29) Inshore LB (1): RNLB Eve Pank – Atlantic 75 Class Inshore Lifeboat (B-756) Launches in 2008: 104 People Rescued in 2008: 113 Total Hours at Sea in 2008: 150hrs 59mins Medals since 1824: “11 (2 Gold, 5 […]
Continue readingCrantock Beach Newquay The beach is on River Gannel Estuary. There are cliffs and rocks on both sides and it backs onto sand dunes. The most popular area of the beach is next to the river, where there is a National Trust car park. Dogs are welcome at this and the nearby Holywell Bay beach. […]
Continue readingFistral Beach – Newquay Newquay’s most popular beach. Excellent surfing conditions, a long sandy beach, west facing with fine golden sand. International surfing events regularly take place here. Seen as the birthplace of surfing in the UK it is home to many surf festivals, events and competitions. Fistral beach is home to the famous Cribber. […]
Continue readingGreat Western Beach – Newquay A West facing beach reached by walking along sands at low tide, or access via a path between the Barracuda nightclub and the Great Western Hotel. Surfing, .with caves in the surrounding cliffs and rock pools to explore at low tide Great Western is a popular family beach. It’s backed […]
Continue readingHarbour Beach Newquay Harbour beach Newquay is a small north facing small beach, part of a working harbour where you can watch the fishermen bring back the catch. Only accessible at low tide. Close to the town centre so an easy walk from many hotels and guest houses. As the harbour dries out at low […]
Continue readingHolywell Bay Beach Holywell Bay Beach is a large beach with sand dunes. A shallow stream runs down the beach, perfect for paddling. At high tide, there is ample room amongst the dunes. Exposed to large Atlantic swells it is very popular with surfers and bodyboarders. It is home to the Holywell Bay Surf Life […]
Continue readingLusty Glaze Beach – Newquay Lusty Glaze beach is one of the smallest of Newquay’s main beaches, well sheltered by surrounding high cliffs. Bathing huts on the beach. Popular with families. Surfing, rockpools, beach activities, parking, good food. Lusty Glaze is a private beach and the owners have the right to close the beach when […]
Continue readingMawgan Porth Beach A large popular family beach, west facing between two steep headlands. Plenty of sand at high tide. Access – easily accessible from the car park across the road. Motorcycles may park without charge in a designated Motorcycle Parking Space, and in other areas of the car park where it does not cause […]
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