Beaches
For more information on Cornwalls beaches have a look at this website.
Cadgwith
Cadgwith is a tiny fishing village forgotten by the 21st Century, located on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England. Fishermen still push their boats down the beach to catch shellfish and wet fish which are available; weather permitting; every day. The area offers the most spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in the world. To the summer visitor, arriving on a sunny day, Cadgwith seems everything that a Cornish fishing village should be. A stream winding down the valley and trickling over the sand and shingle beach, whitewashed cottages, mostly thatched, scattered on both slopes of the valley and fishing boats drawn up on the beach. A place for relaxing, enjoying the peace and quiet, sitting in the sun soaking the atmosphere.
Falmouth
Falmouth is famous for its harbour. Together with Carrick Roads, it forms the third deepest natural harbour in the world, and the deepest in Western Europe.
Falmouth is home to the National Maritime Museum, TRAGO MILLs.
You will notice a chip shop just past Trago, with a big sign outside saying AWARD WINNING, please note in little letters it says "award winning views" not for the quality of food, we fell for it last year LOL
Hayle
Hayle is in the crescent of St Ives Bay surrounded by three miles of golden soft sand stretching to Godrevy Lighthouse with panoramic views of St Ives, Carbis Bay and Godrevy Lighthouse. This great beach offers scope for everyone from surfers to sunbathers, The beach is excellent for swimming, with shallow pools for younger children to paddle in and is Patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months, a secluded spot is always just minutes away.
Helford River
The Helford River, where luxuriant green woods and fields meet the sea, has long been recognised for its scenic beauty and biological importance. The maritime climate means there are no extremes of temperature, average winters are mild and hot summers are rare.
Residents and visitors alike appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, many taking to the water in boats, whilst commercial activities are closely linked to the sea or tourist industry.
The Ferryboat Inn is a nice place to sit and have a meal and a drink.
Helston
A bustling market town, home to the Flora Dance and The Blue Anchor, also Coronation Park, with Cafe, Play area and boating lake.
Kynance Cove
Popular since Victorian times, the brilliant turquoise water and white sand, with islands, caves and unexpected views are still a powerful draw today.
Located less than 2 miles from The Lizard and once remote and difficult to get to, The National Trust built a new toll road to a large car park on the downs above the cove.
The beach's defining features are the serpentine rock formations with a disnctive pinnacle to the north of the beach.
All in all Kynance is one of the prettiest coves in Cornwall and as a result one of the most painted and photographed. It is now owned by the National Trust who have just carried out a two-year project using the latest technologies designed to harness renewable energy, improve bathing water quality and protect the environment.
Toilets and cafe are available, the views from the path are lovely, but it is a fair walk from the car park, but well worth a visit when the tide is out.
Lands End
People have been visiting Land’s End for generations, in the early nineteenth century they would travel by waggonette and stop at the First and Last Inn before making the final stage of the journey on horseback or foot along the muddy lanes to Land’s End. Also home to the Doctor Who Exhibition. Don’t miss this opportunity to get 'Up Close' to all things Doctor Who including some of his famous enemies - The Slitheen, Cybermen, Clockwork Robots and of course the fearsome Daleks!
The Lizard Peninsula
The Lizard Peninsula is unique. Stunningly beautiful at any time of the year, there is nowhere quite like it anywhere else in Britain. It is for this reason that the Lizard has been a continuing source of inspiration for artists and writers. Almost surrounded by the sea, the peninsula stands alone, in a very real sense, from the rest of the county.
Mullion / Mullion Cove
Mullion is the largest village on the Lizard and has shops, inns, cafes and restaurants, craft shops and art galleries. In the centre of the village, the 13th century church of St Mellanus is renowned for its richly-carved oak bench-ends depicting biblical scenes, including that of Jonah and the Whale.
Mullion Cove has a pretty working harbour, protected from the winter gales that rage across Mount's Bay by two stout sea walls. The harbour was completed in 1895 and financed by Lord Robartes of Lanhydrock as a recompense to the fishermen for several disastrous pilchard seasons. You can still see the old pilchard cellar and net store. There are plenty of smuggling tales too.
Penzance
Large town with Harbour and shops, also the Jubilee outdoor pool on the promenade which is open in the summer months.
Porthleven
Porthleven is on of those easily missed Ports if you travel from Helston to PENZANCE 4 miles west of HELSTON it is a very lovely seaside port and harbour with Gift shops, Restaurants and pubs. DONT FORGET TO GET A PASTY FROM THE PASTY SHOP :o)
Praa Sands
Praa Sands or Prah Sands is well worth a visit, with a mile long sandy beach. There is a pub and a fish and chip shop almost on the beach; a Post Office and general stores closeby. The beach at Praa Sands has good surf and is popular with surfers. It is well used, even in the winter.Dogs, are only allowed on the beach between October and Easter but may be walked on the green or cliffs. At each end of the beach are rockpools. During the spring and summer basking sharks. seals and dolphins may be seen off the beach. :o)
Sennen Cove
Our favorite beach in Cornwall, Sennen Cove, just one mile northeast of Land`s End, is tucked into the southeast corner of the long sweeping sand of Whitesand Bay. It is exposed to Atlantic and popular with surfers.
St. Ives
Life here is cradled around the harbour where boats still land good catches of freshest fish for the local restaurants to nourish you with. Brought ashore on the ancient granite quays, the catch is of the highest quality for your dinner plate or for the tables of some of Britain's finest restaurants. A maze of tiny cobbled streets to wander through, lined by fishermen's cottages, with a breathtaking seaside vista to greet you at the end of each one. Home to the Tate Gallery.
