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Beaches in Newquay and Surrounding Area

Cornwall Beaches

Did you know that Cornwall has over 300 glorious beaches to explore? Here we highlight the fabulous sands that stretch nine miles of coastline in and around Newquay. From Mawgan Porth down to Crantock, there’s twelve special beaches each uniquely different.

What’s your favourite?

Sunbathers on Mawgan Porth Beach

Mawgan Porth Beach, TR8 4BL

Mawgan Porth Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly: All year round

Public Toilets: Mawgan Porth Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Accessibility: Relatively wheelchair friendly but you will need beach wheels.

This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.

Mawgan Porth Tide Times

Watergate Bay beach with pink flowers on cliffs

Watergate Bay, TR8 4AD

Watergate Bay Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly: All year round

Public Toilets:
Watergate Bay Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Accessibility:
Beach is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Main steps to beach rebuilt to aid ambient disabled users.

This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for details.

Watergate Bay Tide Times

Whipsiderry beach

Whipsiderry Beach, TR7 3LX

Whipsiderry Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly:
Dogs allowed all year

Public Toilets:
There are no facilities at Whipsiderry itself. The closest are at Porth.

Accessibility:
Easy access from the main car park.

Parking:
The nearest car park is at Porth beach a short walk away.

NO RNLI cover

*Due to a recent rockfall, the steps down to the beach are closed and will likely remain closed until further notice. Access at present is therefore only at low water via Porth Beach so please take great care.*

Whipsiderry Beach Tide Times

lifeguards on Porth beach
Porth Beach, TR7 3LU

Porth Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly:
Seasonal dog ban
15th May – 30th September
Between 10am – 6pm

Public Toilets:
Unfortunately there are no toilets at Porth Beach and the closest toilets are located in Newquay but are closed during dusk.

Accessibility:
Easy access from the main car park

This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.

Porth Beach Tide Times

Lusty Glaze Beach
Lusty Glaze, TR7 3AE

Lusty Glaze

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly: All year round

Public Toilets:

Unfortunately there are no toilets at Lusty Glaze Beach and the closest toilets are located in Newquay but are closed during dusk.

Accessibility: Contact Local Council

This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.

Lusty Glaze Beach Tide Times

Tolcarne beach
Tolcarne Beach, TR7 2QN

Tolcarne Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly:
Seasonal dog ban
1st May – 30th September

Public Toilets:
Tolcarne Beach toilets are located near the rear of the beach, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Accessibility: Contact Local Council

This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.

Tolcarne Beach Tide Times

Great Western Beach in Newquay

Great Western Beach, TR7 2NE

Great Western Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly: All year round

Public Toilets:
There are no toilets at Great Western Beach, and the closest ones are located in Newquay. These are closed during dusk.

Accessibility:
Access is via a steep winding path although there is disability access via a private lift at the Great Western Hotel.

This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.

Great Western Beach Tide Times

The ramp and the sandy beach at Hayle Towans
Towan Beach, TR7 1DU

Towan Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly: All year round

Public Toilets:
Towan Beach toilets are located on the harbour, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Accessibility:
Disabled access and toilets. A sand chair is available to hire.

This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.

Towan Beach Tide Times

Newquay harbour view
Newquay Harbour & Beach, TR7 1HR

Newquay Harbour & Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly: All year round

NO RNLI cover

Newquay Beach Tide Times

Sunbathers, swimmers and surfers on Fistral beach
Fistral Beach, TR7 1HY

Fistral Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly: All year round

Public Toilets:
Fistral Beach has 2 toilets which are located near Rick Stein’s, and additional facilities are available towards South Fistral Beach steps. Both toilets are closed during dusk.

Accessibility:
There is easy access from the car park which has disabled spaces.

This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.

Fistral Beach Tide Times

Gannel Estuary
The Gannel Estuary, TR7 2AU

The Gannel Estuary

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly: All year round

NO RNLI cover.

Gannel Estuary Beach Tide Times

Crantock Beach
Crantock Beach, TR8 5RN

Crantock Beach

Beach Type: Sandy

Dog Friendly: All year round

Public Toilets:
Crantock Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Accessibility:
There is no access for wheelchairs and very poor mobility access.

This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for details.

Crantock Beach Tide Times

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