Crantock is located one mile away from Newquay next to the Gannel Estuary. Home to expansive beaches and big sand dunes, this popular location will be home to many tourists during the summer months. Another popular destination for surfing is facing the Atlantic. You will see surfers at different skill levels going out catching some waves and once you’re done there you can have a very traditional Cornish cream tea and even a beer afterward at the pubs nearby.
Great Western Beach is a great family beach as being so close to Newquay town it can get quite busy but its still one of the quieter ones nearby. At low tide there are rock pools for the children to find Cornish marine life and during low tide you can you can walk to neighbouring beaches, Tolcarne and Lusty Glaze. Surrounding Great Western are high cliffs which tower over the beach giving some protection from winds but they do cast a shadow later in the afternoon but be careful as these cliff edges are eroding and could potentially fall.
Little fistral tidal pools are located in North Cornwall situated in Newquay town. This popular seaside town attracts many of Cornwalls visitors being known for its amazing surfing beaches and coastal living.
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