Mullion Cove Beach

Mullion Cove on the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula is a small sandy beach, mostly covered at high tide, beside the historic lifeboat station and picturesque Mullion harbour.

There is a great cave to explore at low tide where waves often crash through from the seaward entrance. Mullion Cove is around 5 miles from Lizard Point, the southerly most point on mainland Britain.

The South West Coast Path passes along the cliff tops and provides scenic walking routes to Kynance Cove to the south and Gunwalloe to the north. The cliff tops, which boast fine sea views, are home to a diverse range of plant life and wildlife.

Be sure to visit the Poldhu Beach Cafe & Shop which is located at Poldhu cove.

 

 

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Port Gaverne Beach

Port Gaverne is a sheltered, narrow cove with plenty of sand at low tide and neighbour to Port Isaac and may be the quaintest cove in North Cornwall nestling in under the cliffs. A National Trust owned beach which has remained almost unchanged in hundreds of years is popular with families as it has plenty of rock pools.

Once a thriving port landing slate and coal and a thriving fishing port for pilchards. The origin of the name Gaverne is thought to have come from Karn Hun meaning rocky haven and is still spelt Port Gavern by a few locals pronounced gayverne.

There are a number of holiday homes in near Port Gaverne Beach but we recomend that you check out www.cornish-cottages.com to see a great selection.

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Gwithian Towans Beach

Blasted by the breeze off the Atlantic, the magnificent beach at Gwithian Towans is always a colourful scene of windsurfers on the water blokarts on the beach and kites in the sky. Backed by sand dunes tufted with wild grass, at low tide there is a vast amount of sand to enjoy and large areas of rock pools and caves are uncovered which are great for kids to explore.

The beach is a favourite destination for surfers as the constant swell coming in from the ocean provides good all year round conditions. Common seals are a regular sight near the beach and the area is a breeding ground for colonies of seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills and cormorants. The Sun Set Beachside Cafe and bar overlooks the beach and is open all year, serving locally sourced, seasonal ingredients wherever possible and nearby the Jam Pot Cafe and Shop, a former 19th century coastguard lookout, is where you can enjoy home cooked snacks and be distracted by the stunningly natural views out over St Ives Bay.

Access to the beach is along a path through the sand dunes from the car park. Large areas of rock pools, which are great for kids to explore, some caves too. Lifeguard cover is provided from Easter until the October halfterm holidays.

Gwithian provides consistent, quality waves suitable for all surfing abilities. It conveniently gets gradually bigger the further towards Godrevy you go so you can find a wave to suit your ability. On a good day expect long walling lefts and rights with the possiblility of a few barrels thrown in at low tide. Optimum conditions are medium sized north coast swell and southerly round to easterly winds (south east is directly offshore).

Please note: A seasonal dog ban applies on this beach

Kenneggy Sands Beach

Just one of many secret beaches on the south coast of Cornwall, Kenneggy Sands offers a sandy beach reached at low tide from Praa Sands.

Ideal if you have a keen sense of adventure, this beach is also accessed along a winding clifftop footpath with final descent using chained ladders. Be sure to avoid getting cut off by the incoming tide. This beach is not suitable for disabled people, small children or pushchairs.

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Crackington Haven Beach

Crackington Haven is a lovely shingle cove dominated by majestic cliffs and offering a stretch of golden sand along with many rock pools when the tide is out. Suitable for swimming and surfing the water quality is routinely checked.
Surfing Info: Usually smaller (2ft) than Widemouth, so good on big days. Rights and lefts peeling into the rip. Waves can be steep at low tide (closeout) or spilling at mid tide, breaking on reef or sand. Suitable for beginners through to experienced surfers taking account of dangerous rocks left and right, experienced surfers can use river to enter water. Tides: Surfable at Mid tide only. Wind: E/SE offshore.
Please note: A seasonal dog ban applies on this beach

Charlestown Beach

Charlestown beach is a southfacing sloping shingle beach with the eastern beach accessed by steps from the historic harbour, home to the Tall Ships and the western beach via a slipway.

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Porthcurno Beach

Described by some as being a paradise, Porthcurno, located in the far west of Cornwall has won many awards and its easy to see why. With gorgeous fine soft white sand washed by a sea that turns turquoise in the sun and high cliffs on both sides providing shelter, its an oasis of stunning natural beauty.
The large beach, popular with families, has a stream that flows down one side which is great for kids to paddle in and up on the cliffs is the internationally renowned Minack Theatre, built in the 1920s by theatrical visionary Rowena Wade and her faithful gardener, which you can visit all year round. Logan Rock famous for its 80 ton granite rocking stone is a 30 minute walk away round the bay to the left and the fascinating Museum of Submarine Telegraphy that tells the story of Cornwalls role in the pioneering days of global communications is located just before you get to the main car park.
Please note: A seasonal dog ban applies on this beach

Porthcurno Beach Tide Times.

Daymer Bay Beach

A stunning beach that at low tide forms long stretches of golden sand back by dunes from Daymer Bay to Rock backed with superb views across Camel Estuary. Access: Short walk and set of steps from the car park overlooking the beach

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