Bathing and Surfing Beaches in North
Cornwall
Many would agree that North Cornwall has some of the finest
beaches in the whole county. The beaches in North Cornwall are in abundance and
you really are spoilt for choice. There are miles and miles of coves and inlets
to be discovered. Long unbroken stretches of golden sand can be found all the
way from Porthcothan to Sandymouth. There are many fine surfing beaches dotted
along the coast including Harlyn and Constantine bay , old Polzeath, Trebarwith
strand and the fabulous Widemouth bay. So get out and explore the coast of North
Cornwall and you will find out why so many people return here year after year.
Once you have been and seen, I'm sure you will agree that the beaches in North
Cornwall , and the stunning coastline are among the best you have ever seen in
the UK.
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Please follow the seaside code and take
heed of warning signs.
The only things you should really be taking home from the
beach after your visit are, yourselves, your litter and any photos you may have
taken, after that it's with your conscience. But we do ask you to help preserve
these beautiful assets by leaving them as you found them.
BOOBY'S BAY is a popular beach with the surfers.
CROOKLETS More for surfers this beach. A gently shelving beach with lots of nooks and crannies
to poke around. Crooklets beach is north of Summerleaze beach just before
Wrangle Point, but both become one at low tide. The coast path around Crooklets
affords the walker views over to Millook and the North Cornwall's Heritage
Coast. There is Lifeguard in Season and amenities include a Cafe, Toilets (Dis.)
a Shop and Car Park. No dogs are allowed during the season.
CRACKINGTON HAVEN
A long pebbly beach in the main but very popular and if you approach
from the Boscastle direction you will have an awesome view as you descend into
the haven.
CONSTANTINE BAY
is a good swimming and surfing beach with plenty of rock pools.
DAYMER BAY and
CASSOCK. Just around the headland from Polzeath and further
into the mouth of the estuary you will find a beach that is great for swimming
as well as sunbathing.
DUCKPOOL is a pebbly, shelving
beach with good surf and good marine life too but it is generally not
recommended to swim here. There are no lifeguards at Duckpool. There are public
toilets.
HARLYN BAY is
a crescent shaped bay of sand and pebbles with rock pools and lovely walks.
LUNDY BAY is a secluded beach located slightly up the coast from Pentire
Glaze Haven. It is reached via a footpath that is located about half a
mile back along the road into New Polzeath or via the coast path from Pentire
Glaze. The bay is ideal for diving and swimming at high tide and a sandy
beach with rock pools and caves is revealed to explore as the tide recedes.
NORTHCOTT MOUTH like Sandymouth, is a
sandy beach that is bordered by Maer Cliff to the south and Menachurch Point
to the north. Northcott Mouth is on the Heritage Coast and is popular with
both surfers and swimmers. For walkers there is much to see on the coast
path with spectacular views and abundant wildlife.
There is a seasonal Lifeguard present and the public amenities include a car
park and a Cafe.
PADSTOW Harbour cove is just a short walk from
Padstow. A sunny disposition again prevails due to its estuary location.
POLZEATH
A vast gently sloping sandy beach at low tide. With good surfing and
bathing. Being at the mouth of the camel estuary , the beach is of a sunny
disposition most of the day.
PORTHCOTHAN BAY is a beautiful golden sandy beach surrounded by
sand dunes. It is the most southerly of the North Cornwall beaches. There
is a car park and toilets opposite the beach and a shop close by. Porthcothan
bay is not known for its decent consistent surf and can prove hazardous, so do
take care. Lifeguards patrol this beach from May 22nd until September 31st.
SANDYMOUTH as the name suggests is a very sandy and generally well sheltered
beach at the very North of the North Cornwall coastline. Sandy Mouth is an
excellent beach with many appealing aspects. Sandymouth is a recipient of the
"Tidy Britain" Group Award. The beach offers many activities with clean sand,
rocks to climb and rock pools for exploring. The cliffs in this area are a
little unstable but do provide a great habitat that supports a variety of
wildflowers. The area around Sandymouth is classed as Heritage Coast, and
walking here is well worth the effort but do keep an eye on the tide has some
stretches of this coast can be cut off by the incoming tide quite quickly and
the cliffs offer very little escape. There is a seasonal Lifeguard present and
there are public amenities including a car park, toilets and a Cafe and shop.
SUMMERLEAZE
Excellent family beach that as it all. From the canal at the south to the dunes at
the north.
TREBARWITH STRAND
is a fine sandy beach at low tide
interspersed with large areas of rocks. Good for surfing. Lifeguard present
during season. Read warning notices and take heed and you'll have a great
day here.
TREVONE BAY
comprises of two beaches, a sandy one and a rocky one with a natural
swimming pool, and is great for children to go crabbing in the rock pools
and to collect shells. The sandy beach is quite sheltered and has
lifeguards in the summer. Just above the sandy beach is a giant natural
blow hole, which is at least 80ft deep and is a great tourist attraction.
TREYARNON BAY is a popular beach with the surfers
WIDEMOUTH BAY
comprises the north beach (here a dog ban is in force). and
BLACKROCK
the south beach. Both are of a similar disposition. Rock pools for the
kids and cliff walks of a very easy nature. An excellent day out for all.
Dog free beaches
A dog ban is in force at the following
beaches from Easter Day until the 1st October.
On the spot fines will be issued to anyone failing to clear up after their
dog and non-payees will be pursued through the courts.
Trevone
Trevone has two beaches, one sandy and one
rocky. The dog ban only applies to the sandy beach.
St George’s Well
Crackington Haven
Polzeath
Widemouth Bay (North)
Crooklets
Dog owners who ignore the ban risk a maximum
fine of £1,000.
Please note that a Dogs natural habitat is
not really the beach or the back seat of a car.
Also Dogs are not that well trained in the
use of public conveniences.
We do respectfully request that dog owners
are well equipped
to deal with any mishaps that may occur.
Remember, burying dog mess in the sand is
not the solution.
Dogs are welcome on other beaches in North
Cornwall
but dog owners must clean up
immediately if their dog fouls on the beach.
Remember that if it’s your dog - it’s your
business.
Owners who do not clean up face a £50 spot
fine or a maximum court fine of £1,000.
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Please take
care along our shore, and you will leave here wanting more.
But if the
warnings you ignore, then you may get more than you bargained for.
Stay Safe Play
Safe
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