Beaches near Helston

Church Cove (4.5 miles)
A good family beach with National Trust parking and a small cafe. The tiny 15th Century church on the north side of this cove is slowly being buried in sand but still manages to lend an ethereal feel to this beach.

Praa Sands (4.8 miles)
A wide swathe of sand that draws families here every summer, Praa Sands beach faces south and is said to benefit from the longest sunshine hours of any place in the country. Praa Sands is one of the few south coast bays to enjoy great, consistent waves and as such is a magnet for surfers.

Poldhu Cove (4.8 miles)
Sand dunes to play in and level access from the car park make this a good choice for families with young children.