Beaches in Cornwall - North Coast
Porthcothan Beach, Polzeath, Cornwall (North Coast)
Porthcothan is a sheltered, sandy beach which is ideal for families
The beach is west facing and backed by grassy dunes, ideal for sunbathing. It is located south of Constantine Bay. There is plenty of parking and the nearest village, St Merryn, is only 10 minutes drive.
Trebarwith Strand Beach, Nr Tintagel, Cornwall (North Coast)
In a deep valley with attractive views along the Heritage Coastline
Rocks must be negotiated before you reach the large sandy beach and high tide covers the beach completely. Swimming and surfing are not recommended either side of high tide and nearby signs warn of the dangers. The coastal path north leads to Tintagel and makes a wonderful scenic walk.
Trevone Bay Beach, Nr Padstow, Cornwall (North Coast)
Gently shelving, sandy beach in area of great geological interest
Trevone Bay is located to the south of Trevose Head and to the north of Harlyn Bay. This gently shelving, sandy beach is surrounded by cliffs and situated in an area of great geological interest. There is ample parking during the summer season.
Crantock Beach, Nr Newquay, Cornwall (North Coast)
A wonderful sandy beach nestled within east and west Pentire Headlands
It is backed by high dunes at one end and by steep cliffs at the other. There is a large expanse of mostly tide swept golden sand and the River Gannel enters the sea at the northern edge.
Rock Beach, Nr Padstow, Cornwall (North Coast)
A long sandy beach on the East side of the Camel Estuary
The sandy beach stretches from Porthilly Cove to Daymer Bay and is backed by sand dunes for much of the way. Activities on the water include sailing and windsurfing and there is a passenger ferry service crossing to Padstow.
