Beaches...
Cornwall is popular for its excellent beaches, which are perfect for both those wanting a peaceful and relaxing holiday and for those wanting to surf. North Cornwall in particular is home to some of the best beaches in Cornwall.
North Cornwall Beaches:
Distances from Trerosewill are in brackets.
Bossiney Beach (also known as Bossiney Haven) - (2.5 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Small sheltered sandy beach, which is relatively quiet compared to many of the other beaches. There are some little coves below the massive cliffs which are some 300 feet tall. 15 minute walk down to the beach.
Surf Info: Suitable for experienced surfers.
Strangles Beach - (4 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
A secluded and quiet sandy/shingle beach with dramatic scenery. Steep walk down to the beach and some sections of the beach are sometimes used by naturists.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers.
Trebarwith Strand - (5 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
The long stretch of sandy beach is broken up by large slabs of rock. The picturesque beach is situated at the bottom of a deep valley. It is popular with families and surfers. It is important to note that the beach is completely covered at high tide for several hours.
Surf Info: Suitable for intermediate and experienced surfers.
Crackington Haven Beach - (5.5 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Popular beach sheltered by 400 ft cliffs. The beach is a mixture of sand, rocks and shingle. With plenty of rock pools.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers.
Tregardock Beach - (8 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Secluded beach where caution should be used near the cliffs which are unstable. Accessible only on foot from a lane at Tregardock.
Surf Info: Suitable for experienced surfers.
Millook Haven - (10 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Only accessible by a footpath. It is a peaceful pebbly beach notable for the zigzag cliff face.
Surf Info: Suitable for experienced surfers.
Widemouth Bay - (12 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Popular large sandy beach with good surfing and parking/facilities close to the beach.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers - it is excellent for beginners.
Polzeath - (16 miles) - NON-TIDAL BEACH
Blue Flag Beach 2007
A super family beach with a large expanse of sand, which has excellent surfing.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers.
Crooklets Beach - (17 miles) – NON-TIDAL BEACH
Blue Flag Beach 2007
Small sandy beach, popular family beach and is a well regarded surf spot.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers.
Daymer Bay - (17 miles) - NON-TIDAL BEACH
The beach is within the mouth of the Camel Estuary so is quite sheltered. The beach is bordered by dunes and sandhills. In the summer the beach is not very good for surfing, but is a good surf beach in winter when storm conditions exist. Is an excellent beach for swimming.
Summerleaze - (17 miles) - NON-TIDAL BEACH
When the tide is out there is large area of clean fine sand. The sea can be dangerous, so it is better to swim in the sea-washed bathing pool near the cliffs. This (free) open air swimming pool is surrounded by dunes on one side and canal on the other.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers.
Sandymouth Beach - (18 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Large beach with pebbles but also has lots of sand at lower tides when it connects up with other Bude beaches. Rock pool wildlife can be seen here.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers- it is excellent for beginners.
Duckpool - (20 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Romantic little cove at the end of Coombe Valley, favoured by many for its little sandy beach flanked by the spectacular peak of Steeple Point. Not really recommended for swimming, which can be dangerous - especially 2 hours either side of low tide.
Surf Info: Suitable for experienced surfers only.
Trevone - (24 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Narrow sandy and sheltered beach, which is excellent for families as it is patrolled by Lifeguards.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers.
Harlyn Bay - (25 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
An excellent family sandy beach as it is wide, spacious and sheltered. Great place to swim.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers.
Booby’s Bay - (26.5 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Wide sandy beach with rock pools. Beach is completely covered at high tide. From the beach are fantastic views of coast to the north and the south.
Surf Info: Suitable for intermediate and experienced surfers.
Constantine Bay - (26.5 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
Sandy beach is backed by sand dunes and has a few rock pools. At low tide- this beach combines with Booby’s bay.
Surf Info: Well regarded surf spot. Suitable for experienced surfers.
Other beaches in Cornwall:
Fistral Beach - (30 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
In Newquay, the very heart of the British surfing scene. The beach is a wide expanse sand but there is only really a beach at low tide.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers.
Watergate Bay - (30 miles) - TIDAL BEACH
At low tide the beach at Watergate Bay becomes a vast expanse of unbroken golden sand backed by high cliffs. One of Cornwall's popular surfing beaches.
Surf Info: Suitable for all surfers.
Why not learn to surf-
Trebarwith Surf School
Trebarwith Strand
Telephone: 07967 137674 or 01840770535
www.surftrebarwith.co.uk
Outdoor Adventure Surf School
Widemouth Bay
Day courses & residential, BSA & AALA approved
Telephone: (01288) 361312
The Surf Academy
GUL Accredited Surf School
Bude Tel: (01288) 354039
shoreline@bude.co.uk
www.bude.co.uk/shoreline
Surfs Up! Surf School
Polzeath
Free use of boards and wetsuits
BSA approved surfing tuition.
Telephone: (01208) 862003
National Surfing Centre
Newquay
Professional Surf Coaching by Qualified Instructors
Telephone: (01637) 850737 / (01637) 851487
Need equipment?
Crackington Haven
The Cabin
Surf board and Wetsuit Hire
Tel: (01840) 230238
In the Summer many of the beaches will have surf hire available (such as Trebarwith Strand, Widemouth and Polzeath).
For more information go to:
http://www.wannasurf.com
http://www.cornwallbeachguide.co.uk/
http://www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk/
http://www.magicseaweed.com
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