Beaches in Penzance, Mousehole and South Cornwall


MARAZION, PENZANCE

The beach is part of Mount's Bay, one of the finest bays in the world. The beach is hard sand with a gentle sloping prospect, making it ideal for families. Views to St Michael’s Mount and the bay beyond are spectacular.
Access: From A30 to Penzance take the exit marked Marazion at the first roundabout. Follow road to Marazion where car parks are signposted.
Character: sandy, shingle, dunes
Leisure facilities: windsurfing, surfing, sailing, canoeing, jet-skiing
Beach facilities: cafe/restaurant, toilets, disabled facities and access, lifeguards, first aid, surfboard hire, slipway, lost child centre, dog-restricted area, dog exercise area, promenade.
Car parking: pay.
Surrounding area: town, historic attractions.
Awards: Seaside award 2004 (resort).

MARAZION, PENZANCE
 

MOUNTS BAY, PENZANCE

The beaches are formed by an expanse of hard sand backed by coastal protection walls of granite. The beach is popular with walkers and looks out to St Michael's Mount. A cycle path runs along the back of the beach.
Access: From the A30 follow signs for Long Rock beach in Penzance, or from A30 turn right to St Michael's Mount and follow signs for Holgus beach.
Character: Sandy, Rocky.
Leisure Facilities: Windsurfing, Sailing, Canoeing, Water Skiing, Jet Skiing, Power Boating, Fishing, Cycling.
Beach Facilities: Toilets, Cafe, Restaurant, Lifeguards.
Car Parking: Pay Parking.
Surrounding Area: Caravan Park, Campsite, Village.
Awards: MCS Recommended.

MOUNTS BAY, PENZANCE
 

SENNEN COVE

Situated just a mile to the north of Land's End is Whitesands Bay, home to Sennen beach. This mile-long picturesque beach provides an excellent family day out, with superb surfing.

Access: Take the A30 to the ‘bottom’ of Cornwall, and follow the signs to Sennen Cove.

Character: sandy, rocky, dunes.
Leisure facilities: sailing, surfing, canoeing.
Beach facilities: cafe/restaurant, toilets, disabled facilites, surfboard hre, slipways, first aid, lifeguards, lost child centre, pier, dog-restricted area.
Car parking: pay, disabled visitors parking.
Surrounding area: village, harbour, shops, camp site.
Awards: Blue Flag award 2003.

SENNEN COVE
 

 

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