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Padstow, North Cornwall

This section of the North Cornwall coastline offers some fantastic beaches for families and surfers alike. The beaches of Polzeath and Harlyn Bay are particularly popular with surfers. The bustling fishing port of Padstow with its many top quality fish restaurants, including those of Rick Stein offers regular ferry trips across the Camel Estuary to the affluent village of Rock with its popular sandy beach.

Polzeath  

Padstow Beaches - Polzeath~ Car Park ~ Toilets ~ Refreshments
~ Lifeguard during summer months ~ No dogs Easter to October

A large, west facing, bay of flat golden sand. Popular with surfers and bathers and is regularly cleaned. Easily accessible from
adjacent parking.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 34' 25.21" W4º 54' 58.54"

Daymer Bay  
Padstow Beaches - Daymer Bay~ Car Park ~ Toilets ~ Refreshments
~ Dogs allowed

A west facing, ½ mile stretch of fine sand, surrounded by sand dunes. Attractive views across the Camel Estuary. Adjacent to golf course and close to the 15th century St Enodoc church.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 33' 43.54" W4º 55' 30.91"

Rock  

Padstow Beaches - Rock~ Car Park ~ Toilets ~ Refreshments
~ Dogs allowed

A continuation of Daymer Bay. West facing, sandy beach on the Camel estuary, surrounded by sand dune system. Easy level access from car park. Can become very crowded in summer.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 32' 43.58" W4º 55' 31.19"

St George's Well  

Padstow Beaches - St George's Well ~ All facilities in Padstow ~

Padstow's two closest beaches are St George's Well, which has a good area of sand even at high tide, and Harbour Cove, a long stretch of golden sand backed by dunes.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 32' 33.96" W4º 56' 12.59"

Trevone Bay  

Padstow Beaches - Trevone Bay~ Car Park ~ Toilets ~ Refreshments
~ Lifeguard during summer months ~ No dogs Easter to October

An attractive west facing beach, located to the south of Trevose Head and to the north of Harlyn Bay. A small but pupular holiday destination, with large areas of golden sand.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 32' 43.46" W4º 58' 37.15"

Harlyn Bay  

Padstow Beaches - Harlyn Bay~ Car Park ~ Toilets ~ Refreshments
~ Lifeguard during summer months ~ Dogs allowed

A sheltered, north facing stretch of soft golden sand, even at high tide. Surrounded by small sand dunes. Easy level access.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 32' 23.56" W4º 59' 37.69"

Constantine Bay  

Padstow Beaches - Constantine Bay~ Car Park ~ Toilets ~ Refreshments
~ Lifeguard during summer months ~ Dogs allowed

A large, west facing stretch of fine golden sand. Surrounded by sand dunes which offer shelter from the wind. Easily accessible.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 31' 52.26" W5º 01' 19.05"

Treyarnon Bay  

Padstow Beaches - Treyarnon Bay~ Car Park ~ Toilets ~ Refreshments
~ Lifeguard during summer months ~ Dogs allowed

A west facing beach of soft, golden sand and rock pools. Popular with families. Easily accessible from car park via a slipway.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 31' 35.12" W5º 01' 18.47"

Porthcothan Bay  

Padstow Beaches - Porthcothan Bay~ Car Park ~ Toilets ~ Refreshments
~ Lifeguard during summer months ~ Dogs allowed

The sandy beach at Porthcothan is located south of Constantine Bay. There is plenty of parking although at high tide the area of sand on the beach is restricted.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 30' 29.22" W5º 01' 16.75"

Mawgan Porth  

Padstow Beaches - Mawgan Porth~ Car Park ~ Toilets ~ Refreshments
~ Lifeguard during summer months ~ Dogs allowed

Large, west facing cove situated between two steep headlands where a river enters the sea. Popular family beach with flat sand at all tides. Accessible for pushchairs with a little effort.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 27' 53.86" W5º 01' 51.80"

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