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Guide to Beaches in the North Cornwall District of CornwallInformation courtesy of North Cornwall District Council |
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| Beaches listed in alphabetical order - all of them are on the north coast of Cornwall |
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| Bedruthan Steps At the very south-western end of the North Cornwall District near to the border with Restormel Borough. A very broad sandy beach broken by very large granite outcrops. On some parts of the beach it is possible to be cut off from the main beach at high tide and you will have to wait several hours for the tide to turn before you can get back. Limited parking in the National Trust car park. Toilets and a Caré available. This is a dog friendly beach. Not recommended for swimming due to the very strong currents. |
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| Booby's Bay North of Constantine Bay. Fine golden sand and small rock pools. Warning: The beach is completely covered at high tide. No amenities. Nearest parking is at Constantine Bay and that is limited. The nearest toilets are also at Constantine Bay. This is a dog friendly beach. Lifeguards patrol this beach from May 20th till September 24th. Surfing: Suitable for intermediate and experienced surfers only. Surfable at low to mid tide. Submerged shipwreck. |
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| Bossiney Haven A north facing sandy beach which is only accessible via footpath, from the B3263 west of Bossiney village, and steep steps. There is a small amount of parking in a field near the footpath. Warning: This beach is covered by water at high tide. |
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| Constantine Bay Fine sandy beach to the north of Treyarnon Bay. Recommended in Marine Conservation Authority Good Beach Guide 2006. Encams Seaside Award 2006. North Cornwall DC toilets (Disabled). Very limited parking (30 spaces) but more parking ˝ mile up the road. Dog friendly beach. Warning: The beach shelves at high tide. Lifeguards patrol this beach from May 20th till September 24th and over the Easter Break. Surfing: For experienced surfers only. A very popular surf spot producing top quality waves and has a reef at the southern end of the bay that works through the tide, depending on swell size, that produces lefts running into the bay however, the wave can be fickle depending on swell direction. In the middle of the bay at high tide is a good peak producing rights and lefts with fast and sucky waves. There is also a point at the north end of the bay that produces good waves from mid to high tide. |
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| Crackington Haven This is small but popular beach encased on either side by steep cliffs. It can become quite congested with surfers and bathers during the summer months. Recommended in Marine Conservation Authority Good Beach Guide 2006. Encams Seaside Award 2006. Car park opposite beach, pub, toilets, shop and café. Also camp site close by. This is is a dog free beach from Easter Sunday to October 1st. Surfing: Suitable for all levels of surfer but surfable at mid tide only. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach from July 8th till September 3rd 2006. |
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| Crooklets Situated north of Summerleaze beach in Bude. Accessible from Summerleaze beach at low tide. Due to the small size of the beach it does tend to become quite congested in the summer. Recommended in Marine Conservation Authority Good Beach Guide 2006. Encams Seaside Award 2006. Close to cafes and shops. Has North Cornwall DC car park and toilets (Disabled). Skate Park in beach car park. Beach Huts available for hire. this is a dog free beach from Easter Sunday to October 1st. Surfing: Suitable for all levels of surfer and is surfable at all tides. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach from May 20th till September 24th 2006. |
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| Daymer Bay On the northern side of the vilage of Rock on the Camel estuary. A large sandy beach with car park and toilet facilities. Dog friendly beach. |
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| Duckpool At the very north of the county, this beach has pebbles at high tide, rocks at mid tide and the sand is finally exposed at the tide goes further out. Very small car park with limited parking along the side of the road. Toilet facilities. |
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| Harlyn Bay Situated on the eastern side of Trevose Head. Recommended in Marine Conservation Authority Good Beach Guide 2006. Encams Seaside Award 2006. Car Park, Toilets, Cafe, Shop, winner of Tidy Britain Group Award, pub across the road from the beach. This is a dog friendly beach. Surfing: Suitable for all levels of surfer and is surfable at all tides. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach from April 29th till September 30th 2006 and over the Easter weekend 14 - 17 April 2006. |
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| Millook Haven A long pebble-covered beach which faces north-west. Near the coast road about 2 miles south of Widemouth Bay. There is no parking at the beach and no toilet facilities. There is a small car park about ˝ a mile to the north but no toilets. |
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| Mother Ivey's Bay West of Padstow is a superb sandy beach, albeit north-facing. The problem with this beach is the lack of easy access. There is no parking at the beach and no toilet facilities. The nearest parking is at Harlyn Bay, which then involves a 15 to 20 minute walk along the coast path. This does have the advantage of being uncrowded even on the busiest summer day. |
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| Northcott Mouth A large west-facing pebble-covered beach to the north of Bude. There is parking at the beach but no toilet facilities. |
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| Polzeath (Also known as Hayle Bay) Situated at the mouth of the Camel Estuary Recommended in Marine Conservation Authority Good Beach Guide 2006. Blue Flag Award, Tidy Britain Group Award, Cafe, North Cornwall DC Toilets (Disabled), Shop, Polzeath Voluntary Marine Wildlife Reserve, Surf School and Hire, North Cornwall DC car park on beach, other car parks are situated at Tristram, Anne’s Cottage Surf shop and New Polzeath, behind the Atlantic Hotel. This is a Dog Free Beach from Easter Sunday to October 1st. Surfing: Suitable for all levels of surfer and is surfable at all tides, but better at low to mid tides. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach over the Easter weekend 14 - 17 April 2006 and from April 29th till September 30th 2006. |
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| Porthcothan Situated at the southern end of the North Cornwall District, near where it meets Restormel Borough. Recommended in Marine Conservation Authority Good Beach Guide 2006. Encams Seaside Award 2006. North Cornwall DC car park and toilets opposite beach entrance. Shop nearby. This is a dog friendly beach. Surfing: Suitable for beginners at low to mid tide but normally not associated with decent consistent surf. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach from May 20th till September 24th 2006. |
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| Summerleaze The main beach at Bude, it has dunes on one side and the Bude canal on the other. The Bude Visitor Centre is situated in the Crescent car park where the Heritage Coast Service has an information section on the area and its wildlife. It one of the most popular beaches in the Bude area and becomes congested in the height of the season. At low tide the north end of the beach links on to Crooklets beach. It is near Bude town centre, with a North Cornwall DC car park and toilets (Disabled), shops and café near by. Encams Seaside Award 2006. It is a dog friendly beach. Surfing: Suitable for all levels of surfer and is surfable at all tides. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach over the Easter weekend, 14 - 17 April 2006 and from April 29th till September 30th 2006. |
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| Trebarwith Strand Warning: The beach is completely covered at high tide. Recommended in Marine Conservation Authority Good Beach Guide 2006. Encams Seaside Award 2006. North Cornwall DC car park, back up the road towards Trebarwith, toilets (Disabled), a pub on the cliffs and various gift shops. Surfing: Suitable for intermediate and experienced surfers only. Surfable at low to mid tide. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach from May 20th till September 24th 2006. |
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| Trevone Bay This beach has fine golden sand. Recommended in Marine Conservation Authority Good Beach Guide 2006. Encams Seaside Award 2006. Shops, café, toilets (disabled), car park and post office in the village. it is a dog free beach from Easter Sunday to October 1st. Surfing: Suitable for intermediate and experienced surfers only. Surfable at low to mid tide. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach from May 20th till September 24th 2006. |
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| Treyarnon Bay This sandy bay lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty next to Constantine Bay. It is also one of the cleanest beaches. This is a dog friendly beach Surfing: Suitable for intermediate asurfers. Surfable at mid to high tide. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach from May 20th till September 24th 2006. |
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| Widemouth Bay Different to most beaches in North Cornwall as this beach comprises a mile of flat sand backed by low cliffs and grassy fields. Recommended in Marine Conservation Authority Good Beach Guide 2006. Encams Seaside Award 2006. Several North Cornwall DC car parks and toilets (Disabled), various cafes and shops. Tidy Britain Group Award. The North Beach is a dog free beach from Easter Sunday to October 1st. Surfing: Suitable for all levels of surfer and is surfable from mid to high tide. Lifeguards will be patrolling this beach over the Easter weekend 14 - 17 April and from April 29th till September 30th 2006. |
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