This beach offers the finest golden yellow sand. The esturary runs to the sea making the divide between HayleTowans and Lelant beach. Please note it is not safe to swim in the estuary and it is prohibited because of strong currents.
Enjoying spectacular views of St Michael's Mount, the beach is a sand and shingle mix which is covered at high tide and situated between Penzance Beach and Long Rock Beach. Whilst the nearest parking is at Long Rock, 1.5km away, there are several access points to the beach which is backed by a long cycle track and sea-defence boulders. Swimming is best at high tide, although caution is advised as there is no safety equipment or lifeguards. This is a year-round dog-friendly beach. All amenities can be found in Penzance.
A small sandy beach (low tide only) with access at the northern end of Smeaton's Pier. One of few beaches in the area where dogs are welcome year round.
This beach is only accessable from Fishing Cove at low water, so take care with the tides as there is only one access route off Fishing Cove via the coastal path. At low tide the beach is sandy and dogs are allowed.
This is a secluded beach and to get there it's best to park at Barnoon above Porthmeor beach in St Ives and follow the coastal path for about 1km. The access point is a break in the edge of turf and you'll need to work your way down across rocks to reach the shingle and sandy areas of the beach. Dogs are allowed and this is a great place for rock pools.
Access is via the coastal path and not for the faint hearted. A well known naturalist beach, you may wish to avert your eyes.
Encompassing Gwithian, Rivierra Towans, Lelant and Porth Kidney, this estuary offers miles of flat sandy beach with lots of sand dunes. Take care in the water as some areas are not suitable for swimming. Very popular with Kitesurfer dudes!
This small beach is located just on the edges of the town centre. It has many rocky boulders which at low tide give way to the glorious golden sand. It is easily accessible but perhaps not the most atrractive beach in St Ives.
From this vantage point you can see right across to St Ives bay. The sandy beach is fairly exposed however the dunes offer some shelter.
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14 September 2025
This beach offers the finest golden yellow sand. The esturary runs to the sea making the divide between HayleTowans and Lelant beach. Please note it is not safe to swim in the estuary and it is prohibited because of strong currents.
25 July 2019
Enjoying spectacular views of St Michael's Mount, the beach is a sand and shingle mix which is covered at high tide and situated between Penzance Beach and Long Rock Beach. Whilst the nearest parking is at Long Rock, 1.5km away, there are several access points to the beach which is backed by a long cycle track and sea-defence boulders. Swimming is best at high tide, although caution is advised as there is no safety equipment or lifeguards. This is a year-round dog-friendly beach. All amenities can be found in Penzance.
A small sandy beach (low tide only) with access at the northern end of Smeaton's Pier. One of few beaches in the area where dogs are welcome year round.
This beach is only accessable from Fishing Cove at low water, so take care with the tides as there is only one access route off Fishing Cove via the coastal path. At low tide the beach is sandy and dogs are allowed.
This is a secluded beach and to get there it's best to park at Barnoon above Porthmeor beach in St Ives and follow the coastal path for about 1km. The access point is a break in the edge of turf and you'll need to work your way down across rocks to reach the shingle and sandy areas of the beach. Dogs are allowed and this is a great place for rock pools.
Access is via the coastal path and not for the faint hearted. A well known naturalist beach, you may wish to avert your eyes.
Encompassing Gwithian, Rivierra Towans, Lelant and Porth Kidney, this estuary offers miles of flat sandy beach with lots of sand dunes. Take care in the water as some areas are not suitable for swimming. Very popular with Kitesurfer dudes!
This small beach is located just on the edges of the town centre. It has many rocky boulders which at low tide give way to the glorious golden sand. It is easily accessible but perhaps not the most atrractive beach in St Ives.
From this vantage point you can see right across to St Ives bay. The sandy beach is fairly exposed however the dunes offer some shelter.