Carne beach is on the Roseland Peninsula on the South Coast of Cornwall. The beach acessed by…read morenarrow country roads meaning that the beach is often relatively quiet in the summer and mainly usually used by locals. There is a car park very close to the beach which is owned by the National Trust. This car park has toilets and an honesty box instead of a ticket machine. There are no lifeguards or cafe on the beach but the Nare Head Hotel overlokks the beach. I believe dogs are permitted on the beach. This beach is worth visiting if you are looking for a quiet beach however it is difficult to get to.

Why would you go to look at some steps? Well, rather like those who seek out Jacobs Ladder in…read moreWales, Bedruthan Steps hold some mystique. Couple that with some absolutely amazing views along the Cornish Coastline and you have a tourist attraction! The Bedruthan Steps are maintined by the National Trust and the steps all the way down to the beach have been rebuilt by the trust. From a car park at the top of the cliffs it is a gentle walk at firt as you start to descend. Then, at the steps you begin to realise quite how high the cliffs are. The journey down is split into several legs and,as such, it is possible to descend and yet not reach the beach below. In fact, last time I visited I was heavily pregnant and gave up at the last stage, not because I couldn't go any further at that point but because I was very mindful of the climb back up! The beach below is not owned by the NT but is spectacular. One must be careful, however, as it is not a safe bathing beach and there's a strong danger of being cut-off unexpectedly. The steps are the ONLY way back up! When you see the rocks you'll appreciate the ease with whih one could be cut off! Whilst the walk and climb are relatively easy the distance should not be underestimated and so this is not suitable for the unfit, elderly or very young. Toilets and a concession cafe are available next to the car park - these are the only facilites and they are seasonal. For spectacular views this location cannot be beaten - you might be though!

I love this beach, although it's not always accessible when it is it's just fantastic. Always visit…read morehere when on holiday in Newquay.

Lovely beach. Can get crowded in the summer but it's so worth it. Parking is available on the…read morebeach, and super handy if you're going surfing or boarding. Plenty of shops n restaurants there for a bite or to pick up some sun cream. Clears out fast when sun starts going down. Plenty of the shops have free wi-fi if you need it.

Every time we holiday in Cornwall we spend at least one afternoon on Polzeath. It's not as good as…read moreHolywell Bay(see review) overall but it has many decent features. I'm glad HB hasn't got bustling surfwear shops and coffee shops and hippies that'll fleece you £5 to braid you kids hair, but I quite like that here. I suppose it's the contrast that I like. We park in the cliff top car park which has amazing views. A gentle walk round to the town or an impatient hop down the cliff face to the beach. The beach is great apart from the car park on it which is annoying unless I'm lucky to get a space there, then it's brilliant! In low tide the sea goes out quite a way and your left with a totally flat beach for footy, cricket etc. There is a bit of a stream sweeping across the beach - we caught hundreds of tiny tiny fish in it in the summer. On both sides there are loads of rock pools and there's one that's quite deep where you can jump off highish rocks into the water. The sea has quite a fast swell so it's not very safe for little ones and inflateables. The poet John Betjemen loved it here apparently and is buried nearby. In the 'town' there are a handful of beach tat shops, some surf wear shops, pubs and a decent coffe/ ice cream shop. There's also a surf school place there where you can give it a go. A nice place to spend an afternoon - preferably at low tide as the beach all but disappears at high tide.

St Michael's Mount is a tidal island in Mount's Bay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The island…read moreis a civil parish and is linked to the town of Marazion by a man-made causeway of granite setts, passable between mid-tide and low water. A weird feeling to walk across when the tide is out and then knowing you have to keep an eye on the time so that you are not stranded there!! Wonderful unusual walk to the mini castle, I especially loved all the gorgeous green moss, seaweed pathway. A true wonder.

Incredible location. Dramatic and awe inspiring. Plan to get there to be able to walk across the…read morecauseway for maximum impact. The castle is intimate and has amazing views. Gardens are interesting but best seen from above and not really worth the extra £

Godrevy is like heaven on earth - come for amazing Cornish views, the landscape, the beach, the…read morerocks, the lighthouse and you might even see some seals in the waters below. A true Gem of a place. My family come here a lot. My sister also got married at Carbis Bay and then afterwards came here for some amazing wedding shots. Here is more info about it - Godrevy is at the far north-eastern end of three miles of golden sand stretching from Hayle. Owned by the National Trust, it takes the brunt of the Atlantic swell and is one of the more exposed beaches of the North coast. From buckets and spades on sunny summer days to classic rugged Cornish splendour on a stormy winter's day, Godrevy offers the ultimate outdoor experience. The sandy beach at Godrevy is connected to Gwithian beach at lower tides to create an impressive stretch of sand. Remember to check the time of high water. as hundreds of metres of sand all but disappear at high tide so don't get caught out. The beach terminates with a low rocky headland and the famous Godrevy lighthouse (of Virginia Woolfe's To The Lighthouse fame) on an island just off the coast. Godrevy Cafe, hidden amongst the dunes, provides drinks and snacks.. Given the right conditions the waves can be epic - long walling lefts and rights. It is also capable of holding a fair sized swell, up 8ft. However this doesn't mean you'll have an easy paddle out! The break is at it's best on a low tide where it can produce a fast hollow wave. It does work through the tide but becomes increasingly slopey and bouncy.

This has to be one of my favourite places to go in Cornwall and holds a special place in my heart…read more If you're visiting the area by car, you turn off the B3301 just outside Gwithian, drive up a gravel track which becomes a narrow tarmac road to a lower car park. If you have a National Trust card, you can continue up to the top car park (and out of season there are no restrictions). And if you're on foot, it's on the coastal path. When the tide's out, you can walk along the beach from Hayle or Gwithian Towans. Gwithian Sands is a fantastic beach, popular with surfers. Walk towards the lighthouse. There are various ways up from the beach to the top of the cliffs and you get fantastic views from up there. Look across the bay to St Ives, which always seems bathed in sunlight and across to Godrevy Lighthouse, which inspired Virginia Woolf to write 'To the Lighthouse' on her holidays in St Ives. It can be very windy up there, being so exposed, so take a windbreaker or coat, depending on the weather. If you're lucky, you may spot a seal in the waves.

Porthgwidden is often overlooked in the St Ives beaches stakes. Smaller than the others it does…read morebenefit from being more sheltered. It sits in the lee of the Island which blocks out most of the predominant winds and makes Porthgwidden a veritable sun trap. Despite the lack of lifeguards there are plenty of other facilities including a two-storey row of beach huts that are available to rent from the council. There is also a good cafe overlooking the beach. Close to St Ives centre, Porthgwidden sits between the Harbour and Porthmeor beach. It can be accessed by walking around the coastal footpath from the harbour

Located in the town's harbour sheltered by thick harbour walls…read more.... .....a soft sandy beach is revealed when the tide's out which is a perfect sun trap even on less balmy days. An ideal safe spot for swimming and building sand castles, the beach has easy access and is surrounded by the hustle and bustle of this popular resort, so you won't go short of ice creams and hot pasties and there are many shops, galleries, cafes and pubs along the street that runs parallel to the sea. St Ives is still very much a working port and from the beach you can watch local fishermen landing their daily catches of fresh seafood like mackerel and bass and the town's Lifeboat Station, situated on the harbour for over 100 years, is open to the visitors during the summer season. Please note: Dogs are welcome on this beach except between the 1st July and the 31st August (10am - 6pm) when a seasonal dog ban is in place. (2020)

First time to Cornwall - and lucky enough to have a seaside view room ( highly recommend) I…read morewatched the surfers and sunset and slept with that door open to hear the waves. Woke up to more surfers - my room was wonderfully appointed, the bed comfortable and the staff is out of this world. I'll be back

We only stayed on this site for one night as we extended a holiday to visit our friends staying…read morehere. It's a really lovely place and well set out. They have a very big area for touring vans and the pitches are fairly roomy. There are many old stone walls running round the site which are nice. The bar and entertainment room is big, the cafe and amusements are naff but we wouldn't spend much time there anyway. They have a large pirate ship for the kids to play on. The pool isn't particularly big so it must get overcrowded in the summer. Nearby is Watergate bay which is fantastic. When the tide is out it's an awesome beach. When it's in it's small and densely packed. On the car park behind is Jamie Olivers Fifteen which I've never been in. Watergate is nice for the beach but the development of the town is going to get out of hand and probably ruin this lovely spot. You can't really walkto the beach but I think they put on a shuttle bus - which is better anyway as the car park down there is extortionate. Great campsite though, you won't be disappointed.