A comprehensive guide to all the Cornish beaches
Cornwall has a unique and magical coastline with over 400
beaches that are accessible on foot. Collectively they are the most varied in
character of anywhere in the UK and arguably in the world.
The North Coast has iconic sandy beaches backed by either high
windswept cliffs or sand dunes and exposed to the Atlantic swell
and wind which produces outstanding
surf.
By comparison the South Coast is more sheltered with
wonderful coves and backed by a legendary coastal landscape
with picturesque fishing harbours and stunning estuaries.
This site has detailed information on every beach however big or
small. Just click on to the section of coastline of interest and
then to the beach required. Alternatively click on to the A to Z
list of beaches if the name of the beach or cove is known.
Further Information
This website provides a wealth of valuable and useful information on Cornwall's Beaches but there are other websites the author would recommend for more detailed and specialist information not just on beaches but related subjects.
Tourist Information Places to stay, things to do, exploring Cornwall
Cornwall Council Beaches, Leisure Centres, swimming pools, parks
The National Trust Places to go, things to see
A Nationally Important Coastline The Cornwall AONB
Mining History Details of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site
Sustainable Tourism An environmentally friendly focus
Discover Cornwall's Wildlife Getting closer to nature
Beach Safety Details on RNLI patrolled Beaches
Water Quality Details by the Environment Agency
Coasteering The ultimate way to explore the coastline
Surfing Places to go, equipment hire, surf reports
Kite Surfing Places to go
Windsurfing Places to go
Surfing Tuition Licensed tuition centres
Surfing Conditions Details on all the main surfing beaches
The Coast Path Day walks, discovery walks
Sea Angling Places to go beach and rock fishing
Diving Places to go, dive boats and charter
Foreshore Wildlife Details on the all aspects of wildlife
Geology Details on the complex geology
Tide Timetable Details around the coastline
It is produced by Mike Hawkey with the aim of providing and sharing information that is ideal for leisure, tourism and education. It is supported by 'Cornwall Beach Information', a voluntary organisation he has set up with the purpose of keeping it up-to-date.
All the photographs were taken by Mike Hawkey, which together with the descriptions, are copyrighted. The Ordnance Survey Maps are reproduced under licence.
Whilst the author has visited every beach and researched all the information as thoroughly as possible he cannot be liable for the information contained in this site and any changes that may occur even though the site is regularly updated.
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