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Beaches in The South West
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Porthcurno Beach
Get to the bottom of the hit-and-miss path to Porthcurno, and you’ll feel as though you’ve stumbled into the Mediterranean - steeply shelving powder-fine sand, an almost luminous blue sea and cliffs sheltering you from the sea breezes. More »
50.042
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Bedruthan Steps Beach
This dramatic beach takes it's name from the slate outcrops that litter it, said to have been put there by a giant, Bedruthan, and used as stepping stones. At low tide, the sand stretches for over a mile, but watch out for the tide coming in - there is potential for being cut off. More »
50.485
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Polzeath Beach
Park right on the beach (be careful of the tides), stumble out of the car - and you’re on one of Cornwall’s finest surfing beaches. Shops, ice cream parlours and cafes tumble haphazardly towards the beach. More »
50.576
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Bantham
A wide stretch of sand by south coast standards, Bantham is backed by dunes. When conditions are right, surfing is possible here. More »
50.279
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Chesil Beach
Studied in geography lessons across the land as a prime example of ‘long shore drift’, Chesil Beach is a long, long strip of shingle stretching out into the sea. More »
50.6228
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Finnygook Beach
Beautiful sand and pebble beach, popular with surfers and bodyboarders. Short walk from car park and cafe nearby. More »
50.35936
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50.702
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Lansallos Cove
This lovely 'secret' cove is reached by a track that winds down through the woods from the church in the village above. It can also be incorporated as part of a walk on the South West Coast path from Pencarrow Head or Polperro. A small waterfall tumbles down to the left of the cove on the site of an old watermill. More »
50.332
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Ness Cove
This pretty beach nestled at the foot of Ness Headland is reached through an old smugglers tunnel. More »
50.535
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Porthmeor Beach
Just below the crazy white geometry of the Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach is a busy slice of seaside life. Surfing, sunbathing, beach cricket, sandcastles, ice creams - grab a piece of the action. More »
50.216
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Bigbury on Sea Beach
Bigbury on Sea Beach is a popular family destination, with easy access and good parking. Just across the water is Burgh Island, where Agatha Christie and Noel Coward once kicked up their heels. You can visit the island during the summer courtesy of a special ‘sea tractor’. More »
50.281
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Downderry Beach
Wide beach backed by cliffs. A mixture of sand, shingle and pebbles, with rock pools at low tide. The eastern part is usually quieter as it is more difficult to access. More »
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East Portlemouth Beaches
Along with Sunny Cove, Mill Bay opposite Salcombe on Kingsbridge Estuary can be reached via a regular pedestrian ferry from Salcombe, there is also parking available. The beaches are lovely, there is a stream and good facilities. More »
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Lantic Bay
The steep descent to this sheltered sandy cove makes it a nice, quiet secluded spot, however, there can be strong rip currents, making swimming hazardous. More »
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Lantivet Bay
Lantivet Bay is made up of a collection of small coves situated between Polruan and Polperro on the South West Coast Path. These 'secret' coves are difficult to access and are often hidden at high tide. Strong currents can make swimming hazardous, but they make for beautiful, secluded picnic spots for the intrepid walker. More »
50.33181
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Polpeor Cove
This tiny cove next to the Lizard Point was home to the Lizard's first Lifeboat station. More »
49.959
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Port Gaverne Cove
Due to its sheltered nature this narrow cove is very safe for children offering a small sandy beach with rock pools to explore at low tide. In a peaceful beach-front village around the headland of Port Isaac, the beach is overlooked by high cliffs on either side with amenities close to hand. More »
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