Tintagel is a small quaint village with just outside of the village a scenic cliffside to the famous Tintagel Castle. Around the village, you will find old cottages which date back to the early 1900 and some further back and of course, the Old Post Office which is now run by the Nation Trust, its slate roof and cobbled walls were once a fourteenth-century manor house which has been restored for people to admire.
St Agnes situated on the north side of Cornwall is not as popular as other tourist destinations but it does not lack in the beautiful scenery of golden beaches with turquoise water. In the town are many places to eat if you want a quick bite to eat or a full dinner, also around the town are many small local craft shops and independent galleries which makes it attractive for day-trippers. St Agnes attracts holidaymakers that absolutely love a good walk along the rugged coastline, with scenic views and thriving wildlife the cliff sides near St Agnes play host to a variety of wildlife, including Razorbills, Guillemots, Grey Seal and even the odd Dolphin.
Rock is the neighbouring town to Padstow, just across the Camel estuary. Rock got its name from a local quarry where rocks were used as ballast by ships that had unloaded the cargo at Padstow; this quarry has now been replaced as a car park. In recent years Rock has seen great investment brought into this small town, bringing all kinds of celebrities to buy second homes here including Royal Family members, and now Rock is often referred to as ‘Chelsea-on-Sea’ with there being multiple million-pound homes, villas, and apartments hidden amongst the trees on the edge of the cliffs.
Portreath is a small seaside town just 5 miles north of Redruth, once a busy port of importing coal and exporting copper from the mines but has now been victim to bigger ports that can hold bigger boats. All the copper in the area was moved from the mines using horse wagons and then shipped by the ton to Swansea for smelting down and then the shops would return with Welsh coal and to this date, you can still see the original loading ramp in the village.
Port Isaac is a small fishing village built into a cliffside with interesting buildings surrounding the port. The narrow and winding streets are full of white-washed old fisherman cottages made from traditional granite, slate fronted houses which many are listed as of historic importance. Port Isaac now is a beautiful port full of life, still has a small working fishing fleet but is now seen as a place that tourists flock to see the beautiful harbour and walk the narrow pathways around.
Located near the River Camel Estuary is the small village of Polzeath. This village is a well known place for surfers and beach lovers to come and explore. Around Polzeath is many holiday cottages and throughout the small village are restaurants and pubs serving up fresh local fish from Padstow and nice cool Cornish Cider all day, so after you’re done with a coastal walk or relaxing on the beach, take a trip to the local establishments and support the locals that live in this village.
Perranporth was once a mining village but now attracts thousands of tourists every year, full of family-friendly resorts with miles of golden sand. In Perranporth village there are a few places to eat, along with great coffee shops and beach activity shops, just through Perranporth are two small streams which wind through the town and sides of cottages.
Padstow was and still is a busy fishing port as it was once back in Elizabethan times, now the local fishermen supply the multiple restaurants within the town. Padstow plays a major part in the tourism industry in Cornwall, welcoming millions each year to a little bit of Cornish life. Tourism first boomed when the railway in 1899 was built, running a regular service between London and Padstow and since the town has thrived on tourism.
Newquay was originally a fishing port of Towan Bilstra before the new quay was built in the fifteenth century. Among other things the quay was used for the import and export of mined ore and coal and for many years the main industry was fishing for pilchards and salting. Although pilchard fishing died out years ago this fishing town still has a working harbour, although it’s hard against the big swells of the Atlantic, they still manage to get out when the weather is good.
Minions is located east on Bodmin Moor not far from Liskeard and known as the highest Cornish village sitting over 300m above sea level. The name ‘Minions’ derives from a mound located just west of this village. Inside the village, there’s a selection of great places to eat, from pubs to restaurants serving up tasty food every day along with this there are a few shops to explore. Minions is a great base if you’re wanting to explore the lovely inland Cornwall, especially that you’re on the Bodmin Moors right away.
The small Hamlet town of Mawgan Porth is located in between Newquay and Padstow in North Cornwall, an ideal position for exploring the North Cornish Coast. This small village has not yet been filled with commercial shops, it has a small supermarket, multiple places to eat, and establishments to grab a drink on the go.
Launceston is a village located inland Cornwall, this old market town has been here since the time of the Normans. Launceston is not a hotspot for tourists and is more filled with Cornish locals, just off the A30 near Dartmoor National Park sits Launceston, this town has somewhat been commercialized with the big supermarkets moving in, but the town still holds some of its heritage today with the old castle, steam train, old parish church, and the interesting buildings within Launceston.
A popular family beach, Holywell Bay is a lovely 1 mile-long stretch of golden sand that sand dunes back onto it and is sheltered by towering headlands making it the perfect place to relax with the family and enjoy the peace that comes with Holywell Bay. The beach is known for its two islands which create an impressive backdrop, this has been featured in various TV shows but the most noted one is Poldark.
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.
Bude is situated in North Cornwall, right next to the Devon border. Often compared to Newquay, Bude is a more toned-down version rather than being loud, it’s more of a family-orientated vibe. Bude is a quite compact seaside village with stunning beaches filled with families but doesn’t take long to escape the crowds and find the roads that lead up to the stunning views along the coast.
Boscastle is set down from the highland into a narrow ravine, classed as a tiny port with a natural harbour, Boscastle boasts some of the most attractive 19th century thatched cottages and white-washed buildings. Before railways, this tiny port was thriving with boats serving most of North Cornwall and in the summer of 2004 this tiny port hit national headlines with the worst floods it had ever seen, many had to be rescued from the tops of their houses.
Bodmin is the former county town of Cornwall is not short of history. Within the town are a few buildings which hold rich history such as Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin moor and of course the most popular Bodmin Jail which is a must-see when visiting this historic town. Although Bodmin is not by the sea it does offer beautiful countryside surrounding it with vantage points overlooking the town.
Widemouth Bay Beach is located just south of Bude in North Cornwall. This wide expanse of golden sandy beach stretches just under 2 miles. Widemouth Bay is a beautiful spot for families to come and relax while still having great facilities near by. Exposed to the Atlantic Ocean which can only mean one thing, surfers are always nearby, although you’re exposed to the elements there is shelter along the sand dunes.
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Watergate Bay Beach at low tide is a wide golden sandy beach which backs on to high cliffs and is considered to be one of the best surfing beaches around Newquay with the Atlantic swell coming in. The bonus of this being slightly outside Newquay around 2 miles and at low tide you can still easily find yourself a quiet spot on here. Watergate is popular with surfers but also popular with families as this beach offered a large expanse of sand for activities with the children.
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Treyarnon Bay Beach is a beautiful sandy beach located near Padstow in North Cornwall. This beach is backed by sand dunes and at low tide is around half a mile long and north facing. This is also a popular surfing beach with breaking points to the right and a bigger one on the reef at the left.
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Trevone Beach is a popular destination for surfers and families with the main beach being a sandy inlet that is deeper than it looks and to either side of that is a golden expanse of golden sand with rocky ledges and hold great rock pools for the kids to discover marine life.
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Trevaunance Cove is the main beach located in St Agnes. Sheltered by high cliffs with plenty of space to sit down with the family all year round, perfect for exploring in rock pools and finding cornish marine life including the few caves located around. During low tide this beach reveals a large area of rocks and rock pools with also the option of walking to the neighbouring beach of Trevallas Porth although we strongly recommend you keep an eye on the tide or you will need to take the coastal path back which involves scaling a high cliff.
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Tregardock Beach is situated on the North Coast of Cornwall around halfway between Tintagel and Port Isaac, this beach is often forgotten about and empty and the reason for this is because the beach is quite difficult to get down to as its located at the end of a long footpath and then you have to climb down the rocks onto the beach making it inaccessible for the majority.
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Trebarwith Beach is located just 2 miles south of Tintagel and as one of the few easily accessible beaches along this stretch of North Coast Cornwall its a lovely location to bring the family for a day trip to the beach. Its backed on by flat rocks and steep cliffs and during low tide the beach extends to almost a mile but please beware and check the tide times before going for a walk.
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Towan Beach is a great family beach located near Newquay Harbour and right in the town, many may call this ‘Town Beach’ mistakenly but it’s actually Towan. Towan Beach is one of Newquay’s most sheltered beaches backing onto Newquay aquarium and overlooked by Walkabout, making it an ideal family beach with plenty of space at low tide and waves being generally small makes it also a great beginner surfing beach.
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Tolcarne Beach is one of the bigger beaches which at low tide connects all neighbouring beaches together. Tolcarne is a steep walk down and the beach backs on to high cliffs which can protect you from the wind. At low tide it joins up with Great Western and Lusty Glaze but at high tide is cut off so please check tide times when visiting. This beach is a great family friendly beach but being located in Newquay it can get busy during summertime as its great for the family but please be careful as the cliffs are eroding at a fast rate so we advise not to sit underneath them if you can help it!
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Sumerleaze Beach is located in the town of Bude. This beach is popular for many reasons, vast space for the family, golden sand and its radical waves crashing in, however, during summer months it may feel crowded during high tide but at low tide there is a vast amount of room to play with the family or do activities on the beach.
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Rock Beach is located on the far east shore of the Camel Estuary and if you look across the Estuary you can see Padstow. The beach is a long stretch of golden sand leading on to the Camel Estuary and backed on by sand dunes and behind these is the St Enodoc Gold Club. Although this beach during summer sees a lot of foot traffic you shouldn’t be worried as its a large expanse of sand.
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Porteath Beach is another one of Cornwall’s golden sandy beaches on the North Coast and a popular surfing beach but its also a great family friendly beach at low tide with lots of space for the children to play. Surrounding this beach are high cliffs which do block some of the wind. This beach is also known for the small hut at the end of the harbour wall which in the winter receives a pounding from the wild Atlantic swells. Portreath beach was once full of boats as it was a historic port importing coal and exporting copper but now is home to very few fishing boats.
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Porthtowan is another great example of a Cornwall beach and another golden sandy beach on the North Coast. During low tide Porthtowan nearly doubles in size stretching to around 1.5 miles which joins up with Chapel Porth and the cliffs of the famous Wheal Coates engine house. Porthtowan is set amongst cliffs which means theres great cover from wind along with that this beach is great for the family offering plenty of room for acitivites with the children including the rock pools that are uncovered at low tide!
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Porthcothan Bay Beach is a beautiful stretch of golden sandy beach situated north of Newquay and south of Padstow, despite not receiving the attention of other popular beaches in the area this is still a popular beach with families as its open space makes room for a lot of activites and at low tide it connects with the coves and rockpools surrounding the headland. High tide at Porthcothan has the illusion the beach is small but as it becomes low tide the beach opens up quite quickly.
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Porth Beach is a great stretch of sandy beach just on the border of Newquay and just a short walk away is Watergate Bay. This beach is a popular family friendly beach ideal for children with a small stream running through the south side of the beach and at low tide rock pools to explore cornish marine life! Porth beach sits in a narrow valley with tall cliffs both sides making it very sheltered. Backing onto the beach is the Mermaid Inn with a beer garden that outlooks onto the beach and serving hot and cold food with beverages. Opposite this Inn are other food places and some clothing brands with coffee shops built into them.
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Port Gaverne Beach is a small sheltered beach situated on the North Cornwall Coast, just a mile from the famous village of Port Isaac. During Low tide this beach is made up of sand and shingle and in the summer months is a very popular beach with the families and can quite often be busy. Also around the beach are rock pools filled with marine life and caves embedded into the cliffs surrounding the beach.
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Polzeath Beach has become more known over the recent years and if you visit you can see why, its golden sandy beach and beach vibe town gives you a classic California surf feel. The beach is great for surfing and at low tide the beach becomes around half a mile in all directions which makes it perfect for the family but beware of the incoming tide as it just leaves a short patch of sand left.
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Polly Joke Beach is or often referred to as Porth Joke is situated between Crantock and Holywell Bay, often overlooked this unspoilt golden sandy beach can be a getaway from the crowds despite being so close to Newquay. The narrow beach is deeper than it is wide and backs onto a shallow valley with a stream running down through it. Low tide here is enough sand to comfortably sit down on even during busy periods. Access to Polly Joke is very limited, with a small car park being a bit of a distance away.
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Perranporth Beach is a great family friendly beach and at low tide being one of the largest stretches of unbroken golden sandy beach joining up with Penhale Sands. Perfect at low tide giving a huge vast amount of space but during summer periods it can get very busy so be sure to get here early on a hot day! Great for the kids as there is a lot of space along with rock pools, caves, dunes and a stream running though the beach, oh and don’t forget the natural bathing pool on chapel rock!
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Northcott Mouth Beach is the bit of sand that joins up with Crooklets Beach at low tide in the south and almost as far as Duckpool Beach in the North. Although be aware during these times do not attempt to walk across unless you know the tide times as its very easy to get cut off
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Milook Haven Beach is located in North Cornwall just south of Widemouth Bay Beach and Bude. Facing towards the Atlantic Ocean this beach sees a lot of big waves crash against the large pebbles and coarse shingle on the beach. Because of facing the Atlantic with its huge waves it attracts some of the more experienced surfers looking for those perfect breaks.
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Mawgan Porth Beach is a lovely stretch of golden sand with great shops backed on to the beach. Situated just 4 miles from Newquay this is the best beach if you want to avoid the crowds Newquay attracts in the summer, although it can get quite busy during summer so we advise getting here early for the best spots. Sheltered by high cliffs each side and panoramic views out to the Atlantic from the coastal path, this is a walkers dream.
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Lusty Glaze Beach is one of the smaller beaches which at low tide connects all neighbouring beaches together. Lusty is a steep walk down and benefits from the high cliffs that back on to this beach as it protects you from the wind. Although this beach is privately owned its fully open to the public at no cost. This Cornish beach is home to an adventure center with various act-ivies such as climbing, bungee jumping, surfing and other watersports. Located in Newquay this beach can get busy during summertimes as its great for the family but please be careful as the cliffs are eroding at a fast rate so we advise not to sit underneath them if you can help it!
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Little Fistral Beach is only accessable at low tide and it is a very small beach that cannot hold as much as its bigger neighbour Fistral Beach. Located at the far right side inbetween Fistral and Towan headland lies this sandy beach. This is a lovely place to take the children as there are many caves, rock pools filled with cornish marine life. If you do plan on venturing to this sandy interesting beach then it’s well worth coming at mid tide because you can take a dip in but be careful because there can be rogue waves and unfortunately there isn’t any lifeguard cover on this beach.
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Holywell Bay Beach is one of the most photographed beaches in Cornwall with the main focus on the two islands out to sea. This unspoiled golden sandy beach stretches for almost a mile and of course is backed on by sand dunes. This makes sunsets in the summer so perfect! Being located near Newquay this beach can get quite busy during summer periods but theres plenty of room on this beach at low tide. Holywell holds a great family friendly atmosphere with seasonal lifeguards at hand and plenty of rock pools, dunes and small stream to explore with the children.
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Harlyn Bay Beach is a great family beach located near Padstow on the Trevose head with a northerly aspect its more sheltered than some of the west facing beaches. This beach is very popular with surfers from beginners to pros, with good September swells and small waves during summer.
The wide sanded beach is great for everyone and provides a lot of space for water activities and are generally safe to swim in being lifeguarded during summer months. Along with water activities there are lots of rock pools, sand dunes and small streams to keep the children occupies.
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Greenaway Beach is situated in-between Polzeath and Rock and it stays relatively quiet during the summer but this is because there is no parking or amenities nearby and to get down to the beach are a few steps. Once you’re down you’re introduced to a holden sandy beach with lots of rock pools at low tide for the kids to discover marine life and crab hunting.
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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.
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Fistral Beach is located in Newquay and is known as the Home of British Surfing. This wide golden sandy beach has its respect from being around 1 mile long and at low tide 1 mile wide giving great space for the family, although please be careful when entering the sea as there are strong rip currents that can occur here and the waves are generally bigger than the other beaches in the area as its more exposed to Atlantic swells.
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Daymer Bay is a golden stretch of sand bordered by dunes and sandhills the beach itself stretches onto the Camel Estuary and very sheltered with a gradual sloping beach making it perfect for swimming in. Compared to the neighbours, Rock and Polzeath it doesn’t see as much foot traffic giving you that more secluded feel.
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Crooklets Beach is a small sandy beach that joins up at low tide with both Summerleaze and Northcott Mouth Beach forming a larger bay for the family to explore. Mostly made up of golden sand this beach is perfect to bring the family with plenty of facilities and shops backing onto the beach. During the summer period, Crooklets Beach can get busy! Bordered from the north by Wrangle point and separated from Sumerlaze beach to the south by a rocky patch at high tide this beach is sheltered. The beach received a Blue Flag Award in 2007 and again in 2021.
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Crantock Beach is a great expanse of beautiful golden sand situated between the Pentire and West Pentire headlands. At high tide the beach filters through making the Gannel Estuary which has diminished since it was previously a port. Crantock beach is a great place for the family with lots of space, generally calm seas and much of the beach backed by sand dunes protecting you from the off shore wind. At the south end of the beach are high cliffs providing even more shelter from the wind.
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Crackington Haven Beach is set at the end of a narrow valley with beautiful cottages surrounding the valley. Crackington Haven beach offers shelter against the rough Atlantic Ocean and before our time in the 19th century this little village was actually a harbour with all sort of boats docked on the beach.
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Constantine Bay Beach is great beach for the family and surfers but beware if you’re new to getting in the water as there are some strong rip currents during the summer season, although there are lifeguards just be sure you’re safe at all times and take notice of the RNLI flags. At low tide this beach connects with Booby’s Bay Beach making it one long stretch of golden sand and gives plenty of room for the family and activities.
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Chapel Porth Beach is set in a valley hidden between high cliffs giving it shelter from the wind. As you come over the hill from the north the view of the cove is dramatic and will be a totally different beach depending on if the tide is in or not. At low tide the sand stretches all the way from St Agnes Head to Lushingtons at the far end of Porthtowan Beach. Depending on what time of the year you visit the beach will also look totally different with Chapel Porth being one of the most exposed beaches on the North Coast.
…Beakwater Beach sits to the seaward side of Bude’s breakwater, just across from the Bude Canal. Breakwater Beach is also close to Summerleaze but these two should not be confused as Summerleaze is a golden sandy beach and Breakwater Beach is full of rocks and shingle that you will often find empty.
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Booby’s Bay Beach is a vast sandy beach that is popular with surfers and families, having plenty of waves and rock pools which attract both crowds. Booby’s bay is just located around 1 mile from Harlyn Bay and just down the road from the village of Padstow. During summer time this cornish beach can attract quite a crowd and at high tide it doesn’t leave much room for all families so we advise getting here nice and early!
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Blackrock Beach, located on the south side of Widemouth Bay, boasts a stunning natural landscape. The beach gets its name from the large rocky outcropping that can be seen to the south. Visitors should be aware that the tide can be quite high, resulting in the beach becoming inaccessible at certain times. The beach is a popular spot for surfers due to the strong point and reef breaks. Meanwhile, those who enjoy exploring the natural world will find plenty to keep them entertained in the rock pools that can be found at low tide.
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Widemouth Bay Beach is located just south of Bude in North Cornwall. This wide expanse of golden sandy beach stretches just under 2 miles. Widemouth Bay is a beautiful spot for families to come and relax while still having great facilities near by. Exposed to the Atlantic Ocean which can only mean one thing, surfers are always nearby, although you’re exposed to the elements there is shelter along the sand dunes.
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Watergate Bay Beach at low tide is a wide golden sandy beach which backs on to high cliffs and is considered to be one of the best surfing beaches around Newquay with the Atlantic swell coming in. The bonus of this being slightly outside Newquay around 2 miles and at low tide you can still easily find yourself a quiet spot on here. Watergate is popular with surfers but also popular with families as this beach offered a large expanse of sand for activities with the children.
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Treyarnon Bay Beach is a beautiful sandy beach located near Padstow in North Cornwall. This beach is backed by sand dunes and at low tide is around half a mile long and north facing. This is also a popular surfing beach with breaking points to the right and a bigger one on the reef at the left.
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Trevone Beach is a popular destination for surfers and families with the main beach being a sandy inlet that is deeper than it looks and to either side of that is a golden expanse of golden sand with rocky ledges and hold great rock pools for the kids to discover marine life.
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Trevaunance Cove is the main beach located in St Agnes. Sheltered by high cliffs with plenty of space to sit down with the family all year round, perfect for exploring in rock pools and finding cornish marine life including the few caves located around. During low tide this beach reveals a large area of rocks and rock pools with also the option of walking to the neighbouring beach of Trevallas Porth although we strongly recommend you keep an eye on the tide or you will need to take the coastal path back which involves scaling a high cliff.
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Tregardock Beach is situated on the North Coast of Cornwall around halfway between Tintagel and Port Isaac, this beach is often forgotten about and empty and the reason for this is because the beach is quite difficult to get down to as its located at the end of a long footpath and then you have to climb down the rocks onto the beach making it inaccessible for the majority.
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Trebarwith Beach is located just 2 miles south of Tintagel and as one of the few easily accessible beaches along this stretch of North Coast Cornwall its a lovely location to bring the family for a day trip to the beach. Its backed on by flat rocks and steep cliffs and during low tide the beach extends to almost a mile but please beware and check the tide times before going for a walk.
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Towan Beach is a great family beach located near Newquay Harbour and right in the town, many may call this ‘Town Beach’ mistakenly but it’s actually Towan. Towan Beach is one of Newquay’s most sheltered beaches backing onto Newquay aquarium and overlooked by Walkabout, making it an ideal family beach with plenty of space at low tide and waves being generally small makes it also a great beginner surfing beach.
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Tolcarne Beach is one of the bigger beaches which at low tide connects all neighbouring beaches together. Tolcarne is a steep walk down and the beach backs on to high cliffs which can protect you from the wind. At low tide it joins up with Great Western and Lusty Glaze but at high tide is cut off so please check tide times when visiting. This beach is a great family friendly beach but being located in Newquay it can get busy during summertime as its great for the family but please be careful as the cliffs are eroding at a fast rate so we advise not to sit underneath them if you can help it!
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Sumerleaze Beach is located in the town of Bude. This beach is popular for many reasons, vast space for the family, golden sand and its radical waves crashing in, however, during summer months it may feel crowded during high tide but at low tide there is a vast amount of room to play with the family or do activities on the beach.
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Widemouth Bay Beach is located just south of Bude in North Cornwall. This wide expanse of golden sandy beach stretches just under 2 miles. Widemouth Bay is a beautiful spot for families to come and relax while still having great facilities near by. Exposed to the Atlantic Ocean which can only mean one thing, surfers are always nearby, although you’re exposed to the elements there is shelter along the sand dunes.
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Watergate Bay Beach at low tide is a wide golden sandy beach which backs on to high cliffs and is considered to be one of the best surfing beaches around Newquay with the Atlantic swell coming in. The bonus of this being slightly outside Newquay around 2 miles and at low tide you can still easily find yourself a quiet spot on here. Watergate is popular with surfers but also popular with families as this beach offered a large expanse of sand for activities with the children.
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Treyarnon Bay Beach is a beautiful sandy beach located near Padstow in North Cornwall. This beach is backed by sand dunes and at low tide is around half a mile long and north facing. This is also a popular surfing beach with breaking points to the right and a bigger one on the reef at the left.
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Trevone Beach is a popular destination for surfers and families with the main beach being a sandy inlet that is deeper than it looks and to either side of that is a golden expanse of golden sand with rocky ledges and hold great rock pools for the kids to discover marine life.
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Trevaunance Cove is the main beach located in St Agnes. Sheltered by high cliffs with plenty of space to sit down with the family all year round, perfect for exploring in rock pools and finding cornish marine life including the few caves located around. During low tide this beach reveals a large area of rocks and rock pools with also the option of walking to the neighbouring beach of Trevallas Porth although we strongly recommend you keep an eye on the tide or you will need to take the coastal path back which involves scaling a high cliff.
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Tregardock Beach is situated on the North Coast of Cornwall around halfway between Tintagel and Port Isaac, this beach is often forgotten about and empty and the reason for this is because the beach is quite difficult to get down to as its located at the end of a long footpath and then you have to climb down the rocks onto the beach making it inaccessible for the majority.
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Trebarwith Beach is located just 2 miles south of Tintagel and as one of the few easily accessible beaches along this stretch of North Coast Cornwall its a lovely location to bring the family for a day trip to the beach. Its backed on by flat rocks and steep cliffs and during low tide the beach extends to almost a mile but please beware and check the tide times before going for a walk.
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Towan Beach is a great family beach located near Newquay Harbour and right in the town, many may call this ‘Town Beach’ mistakenly but it’s actually Towan. Towan Beach is one of Newquay’s most sheltered beaches backing onto Newquay aquarium and overlooked by Walkabout, making it an ideal family beach with plenty of space at low tide and waves being generally small makes it also a great beginner surfing beach.
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Tolcarne Beach is one of the bigger beaches which at low tide connects all neighbouring beaches together. Tolcarne is a steep walk down and the beach backs on to high cliffs which can protect you from the wind. At low tide it joins up with Great Western and Lusty Glaze but at high tide is cut off so please check tide times when visiting. This beach is a great family friendly beach but being located in Newquay it can get busy during summertime as its great for the family but please be careful as the cliffs are eroding at a fast rate so we advise not to sit underneath them if you can help it!
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Sumerleaze Beach is located in the town of Bude. This beach is popular for many reasons, vast space for the family, golden sand and its radical waves crashing in, however, during summer months it may feel crowded during high tide but at low tide there is a vast amount of room to play with the family or do activities on the beach.
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