This dramatic beach takes its 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.
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.
This little sandy bay a couple of miles west of Padstow is popular with surfers and families.
A sheltered crescent of sand and a perfect spot for watching windsurfers and sailors harnessing the wind and whipping along the shore. Few facilities (loos and a small cafe) give Daymer a peaceful feel.
This sheltered rocky inlet west of Port Isaac is a good location for kayaking or coasteering.The only amenities you'll find here are a small National trust car park and a little food shack.
Like its neighbour, Epphaven Beach, this sheltered sand and rock cove is best visited at low tide. Lundy Hole, a collapsed sea cave, is at the west end of the beach. This is a great area for cliff walks.
Popular surf spot for experienced surfers. Beautiful sweep of sand backed by dunes and flanked by headlands. Limited parking, but you can park at Treyarnon Bay and walk 10 minutes along the coastpath.
Over half a mile of sand, backed by dunes and cliffs. Great for swimming, surfing and sunbathing, with some good cliff walks. Close to car park, toilets, cafe, shop and pub.
A sandy beach on the south side of Treyarnon Bay suitable for surfing and body boarding. There's a car park and shop in summer with other facilities at nearby St. Merryn.
Part of a complex of beaches collectively known as Harlyn Beach. Access is tricky and involves a walk along the coastal path and a scramble down a very narrow and steep path. Good snorkelling. Parking is available and a kiosk cafe at Harlyn Beach.
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3 October 2022
This dramatic beach takes its 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.
14 July 2021
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.
4 October 2020
This little sandy bay a couple of miles west of Padstow is popular with surfers and families.
2 June 2015
A sheltered crescent of sand and a perfect spot for watching windsurfers and sailors harnessing the wind and whipping along the shore. Few facilities (loos and a small cafe) give Daymer a peaceful feel.
5 March 2013
This sheltered rocky inlet west of Port Isaac is a good location for kayaking or coasteering.The only amenities you'll find here are a small National trust car park and a little food shack.
7 January 2013
Like its neighbour, Epphaven Beach, this sheltered sand and rock cove is best visited at low tide. Lundy Hole, a collapsed sea cave, is at the west end of the beach. This is a great area for cliff walks.
24 August 2012
Popular surf spot for experienced surfers. Beautiful sweep of sand backed by dunes and flanked by headlands. Limited parking, but you can park at Treyarnon Bay and walk 10 minutes along the coastpath.
3 July 2009
Over half a mile of sand, backed by dunes and cliffs. Great for swimming, surfing and sunbathing, with some good cliff walks. Close to car park, toilets, cafe, shop and pub.
A sandy beach on the south side of Treyarnon Bay suitable for surfing and body boarding. There's a car park and shop in summer with other facilities at nearby St. Merryn.
Part of a complex of beaches collectively known as Harlyn Beach. Access is tricky and involves a walk along the coastal path and a scramble down a very narrow and steep path. Good snorkelling. Parking is available and a kiosk cafe at Harlyn Beach.