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Surfing in Cornwall

Beaches in Cornwall

North Cornwall has some of the finest beaches in Cornwall, and at Trenerry we are spoilt for choice with many beaches just a short walk or drive away.

Here are a few of the beaches closest to us or that we recommend for a day out.

Chapel Porth

Is just a 20 minute stroll down a nearby footpath you will find the national trust beach of Chapel Porth. There is plenty of parking and a lovely Café famous for its hedgehog ice cream. It’s always best to check the tides times if venturing down to Chapel as when the tide is in the beach all but disappears. However, when the tide is out there is plenty of sand to make castles and rock pools to explore.  

http://www.st-agnes.com

Type of Beach

  • Rocky/sandy

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Café
  • Takeaway
  • Lifeguard cover
  • RNLI lifeguard cover daily from
  • 19th May to 30th September
  • Dog friendly Beach
  • No dogs from Easter to October.

 

Porthtowan

Porthtowan is a blue flag beach and has lifeguard cover from Easter to September. With its great surf, soft sand and rock pools it’s a popular beach for families and surfers alike. The Blue Bar is right on the beach serving food and drink all day, the perfect spot to watch the sun go down.

http://porthtowanbeach.com

Type of beach

  • Sandy/rock pools/surf

 

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Café/takeaway
  • Pubs
  • Ice cream parlour
  • Surfboard/wetsuit hire
  • Surfing lessons

Lifeguard cover

  • RNLI lifeguard cover daily from
  • 19th May to 30th September
  • Dog friendly Beach
  • No dogs from Easter to October.

 

Trevaunance Beach

Trevaunance beach is a pretty little cove, right in the heart of St Agnes. This beach has lifeguard cover during peak seasons and is also home to the local RNLI station. There is plenty to see and do with caves and rock pools to discover as well as great waves for all those budding surfers. ‘Aggie beach’ is a popular beach with the locals and is very family friendly.

Type of Beach

  • Sandy/rocky/rock pools/caves/surf

Facilities

  • Parking/toilets
  • café/takeaway
  • Pubs
  • Ice cream parlour
  • Surfboard/wetsuit hire
  • Surfing lessons

Lifeguard cover

  • RNLI lifeguard cover daily from
  • 19th May to 30th September
  • Dog friendly Beach
  • Dogs are welcome all year round but must be on leads during the summer months.

http://www.st-agnes.com      

http://rnli.org

http://stagnessurflifesavingclub.org.uk         

 

Perranporth

Perranporth is a popular beach. When the tide is out the beach stretches for three miles. The soft flat sand, dunes and great surf makes it perfect for families. Perranporth has plenty of parking and many beach shops selling everything from buckets and spades to hiring wetsuits and surfboards.

http://www.perranporthinfo.co.uk/

Type of Beach

  • Sandy
  • Rock pools
  • Sand dunes

Facilities

  • Parking/toilets
  • Takeaway/ café
  • Pubs
  • Ice cream
  • Surfboard/wetsuit hire
  • Surfing lessons

Lifeguard cover

  • RNLI lifeguard cover daily from
  • 19th May to 30th September
  • Dog friendly Beach
  • Dogs are welcome all year round but must be on leads during the summer months.