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Portreath offers a busy Atlantic beach that adjoins a small working harbour which, in turn, is enclosed by rock pools and steep cliffs. The resort incorporates many facilities and serves both visitors to the area and residents from the nearby towns of Camborne and Redruth. Owing to its north-westerly aspect, the beach is often sheltered from prevalent winds whilst receiving Atlantic rollers, and for this reason is particularly popular with a variety of water sports enthusiasts.
Access: Portreath is situated between the towns of Redruth and Camborne on the B3300 and is serviced by bus from both towns. Redruth and Camborne also have rail services.
Character: sandy, rocks, shingle, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: windsurfing, surfing, canoeing, sailing, jet -skiing.
Beach facilities:cafe/restaurant, toilets, disabled facilities and access, slipway, deckchair hire, surfboard hire, first aid, lifeguards, pier, dog-restricted area, lost child centre, crazy golf.
Car parking: pay, disabled visitor parking
Surrounding area: village, town, harbour, shops, amusement arcade.
Awards: Blue Flag award, MCS recommended, Seaside award 2004 (rural).
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Porth beach is a large flat sandy area, covered at high water and spring tides and bordered by low cliffs. Many facilities adjoin the beach including shops, toilets, telephone, cafe, public house, hotels, garage and car park (not council owned).
Access: located approximately three-quarters of a mile from Newquay, with direct access from a classified road; council car park on beach. Pedestrian access via South West Coastal Footpath.
Character: sand, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: none.
Beach facilities: cafe/restaurant, toilets, disabled access to beach, deckchair hire, first aid, lifeguards, dog-restricted area, crazy golf.
Surrounding area: town, shops, camp site.
Awards: Blue Flag award, Seaside award 2004 (rural).
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The beach is formed by a large expanse of sand backed by cliffs in a crescent-shaped bay.
Access: Newquay is accessed from the A392 or the A3075. There is plenty of parking in the town and access to the beach is by steps or via a sloping access road.
Character: sandy, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: surfing.
Beach facilities: toilets, first aid, cafe, shops, lost child centre, surfboard hire, lifeguards.
Car parking: road parking/free parking.
Surrounding area: village.
Awards: MCS recommended.
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Penhale Sands sit behind Perran Sands and together they form a three-mile stretch of golden sandy beach with good surfing conditions in places. The beach is backed by a dune system that includes St Piran's Cross and the ruins of St Piran's Oratory.
Access: Take the B3285 off the A30. Follow signs in the village to beach.
Character: sandy, dunes.
Leisure facilities: surfing, snorkelling, fishing, canoeing.
Beach facilities: toilets, first aid, shops, lost child centre, cafe, restaurant.
Car parking: pay.
Surrounding area: camp sites, caravan parks, village.
Awards: MCS recommended.
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A sandy beach backed by high dunes at the north-east end and by steep cliffs at the south-west end. There is a large expanse of mostly tide swept golden sand and the River Gannel enters the sea at the northern edge. The beach is popular with surfers, dog walkers and families, and bathers should be aware that there are rip currents associated with the surf and particularly the river outflow. There are also currents associated with the tide and rocky headlands to the north and south.The Cornish coastal path runs along the dunes connecting Newquay to west Pentire and the West. There is a small colony of seals nearby and occasional sightings of dolphins in the area. The Gannel estuary to the north east is a site of great scientific interest and supports a range of roosting seabirds.
Access: Access is through Crantock village, just south of Newquay. The car park rests behind the dunes.
Character: sandy, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: surfing, canoeing, windsurfing, snorkelling and fishing.
Beach facilities: toilets, cafe, first aid, lifeguards (seasonal), surfboard hire, canoe hire, disabled visitors' facilities, dog-restricted area.
Car parking: pay.
Surrounding area: village, camp site, caravan park, soastal walks.
Awards: MCS recommended.
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Towan is a safe family beach lifeguarded during the season. It faces north and is flanked to the west by Newquay harbour, to the south by the promenade and Blue Reef Aquarium and to the east by The Island. The beach is protected by big westerly swells and is popular with swimmers and body boarders. At low tide other beaches in Newquay bay can be accessed by walking on the beach between the sea and the stunning sea cliffs. The amenities of Newquay town lie a short walk away.
Access: Lies on the northern edge of Newquay and is close to the town centre. Bus stop and taxi rank nearby and the railway station just under a mile away. Car parks within a five- to ten-minute walk of the beach. Pedestrian access via cliff steps or down Beach Road.
Character: sandy, rocky, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: surfing, sailing.
Beach facilities: cafe/restaurant, toilets, disabled access, deckchair hire, surfboard hire, slipways, first aid, lifeguards, lost child centre, promenade, bowling.
Car parking: pay, more than five minutes walk, parking across the road, disabled visitors parking.
Surrounding area: town, harbour, shops, historic attractions, amusement arcade, leisure centre.
Awards: Blue Flag award, MCS recommended, Seaside award 2004 (rural).
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Fistral beach is approximately 1,200 metres in length, with rock pools at its northern and southern ends at low water. There are substantial sand dunes along its eastern boundary, which adjoins a golf course. The beach is an internationally recognised and renowned surfing centre.
Access: within half a mile of Newquay town, with continuous public footpaths to beach. Vehicular access is via public roads to car parks (note that vehicular access can be restricted at peak periods). Bus service during the summer season.
Character: sandy, dunes, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: surfing, windsurfing.
Beach facilities: cafe/restaurant, toilets, disabled access to beach, deckchair hire, surfboard hire, first aid, lifeguards, lost child centre.
Car parking: pay.
Surrounding area: town, harbour.
Awards: Blue Flag award, MCS recommended, Seaside award 2004 (rural).
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At low tide, Watergate Bay, near Newquay, turns into a two-mile long stretch of sandy beach. If there are any waves around, this beach will pick them up and serve them for surfers’ enjoyment. It works at all tide stages, but it's very popular at high tide as it is one of only a few beaches that gets good at high tide. A favourite with Newquay locals in the summer who seek to escape crowds. Good for surfing beginners, but watch for incoming tide as you risk being cut off.
Access: Follow B3276 from Newquay to Padstow and signs for Watergate Bay will lead you to it.
Character: sandy.
Leisure facilities: surfing.
Beach facilities: lifeguards, cafe, restaurant, surfboard hire, toilets.
Car parking: pay.
Surrounding area: town.
Awards: none.
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The beach is flanked on its south eastern edge by high sheer cliffs and rocky outcrops. Its neighbour, Towan beach, can be walked to at low tide, as can Tolcarne and Lusty Glaze. It is more exposed to the bigger waves favoured by surfers, especially when conditions at Fistral beach are too severe. Although in the middle of Newquay bay the beach remains quiet despite its proximity to the town.
Access: follow signs in Newquay town centre, no vehicular access from the Cliff Road. Lies on the northern edge of Newquay and close to the east end of the town. Railway station close to taxi ranks and bus stops. Access from town via steep road that ends as slipway to beach.
Character: sandy, rocky, cliffs, restricted access.
Leisure facilities: surfing, canoeing, sailing.
Beach facilities: cafe/restaurant, toilets, disabled facilities and access, surfboard hire, deckchair hire, lifeguards, first aid, slipways, lost child centre.
Car parking: pay, more than five minutes walk away, across the road.
Surrounding area: town, harbour, shops, amusement arcade.
Awards: MCS recommended, Seaside award 2004 (rural).
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Holywell Bay is a west-facing fairly level beach, with large dunes and a small stream making up the back of the beach. Good cliff walks are possible all around here. West of Holywell Bay lies Perranporth, reached by walking up the relatively steep coastpath to Penhale and Ligger Points. To the east lies Porth (Polly) Joke behind the flat headland of Kelsey Head, and beyond that lies Crantock, the Gannel and Newquay
Access: From A3075 follow signs to Holywell Bay.
Character: sandy, dunes, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: surfing, walking.
Beach facilities: lifeguards, toilets, surfboard hire, cafe.
Car parking: pay.
Surrounding area: village.
Awards: none
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A beautiful sandy bay ideally situated in a private cove, sheltered under imposing cliffs.
Access: the beach is signposted from Newquay town centre. Lusty Glaze Road is off the A3058 at the north-eastern end of town. You can also get there by walking across Newquay's beaches at low tide.
Character: sandy, rocky, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: surfing, fishing, caneoing.
Beach facilities: toilets, first aid, lost child centre, showers, cafe, shops, surfboard hire, canoe hire.
Car parking: pay.
Surrounding area: town, coastal walks.
Awards: MCS recommended.
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A sandy beach with some pebble areas, set in a cove facing west. There are cliffs behind and to the left of the beach and on the right-hand side there are rock pools.
Access: take the A390 and then the B3277 to St Agnes. Trevaunance Cove is just north of St Agnes.
Character: sandy, rocky, shingle, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: surfing, fishing.
Beach facilities: toilets, cafe, lifeguards.
Car parking: pay.
Surrounding area: coastal walks.
Awards: MCS recommended.
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The beach is bounded on its western side by cliffs and sandy dunes. The beach has fine sand and is a popular surfing venue. Cafes, shops, a car park, hotels and public houses are all nearby. A seasonal lifeguard service is provided.
Access: the nearest town is Newquay (approximately five miles). Public transport is available to beach entrance.
Character: sandy, dunes, cliffs.
Leisure facilities: surfing, sailing.
Beach facilities: cafe/restaurants, toilets, disabled facilities and access, deckchair hire, surfboard hire, lifeguards, lost child centre.
Car parking: pay, across the road parking, disabled visitors parking.
Surround area: village, shops, camp site.
Awards: Blue Flag award, MCS recommended, Seaside award 2004 (rural).
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