Beaches in Cornwall

Discover and visit some of the best beaches in Cornwall by using this handy guide

Showcasing some of the finest sands and renowned surfing across the UK, there are Cornwall beaches perfect for everyone.

Explore a wide range of beaches in Cornwall, from expansive sands bursting with life to hidden coves away from crowds. This guide to Cornwall’s best beaches covers all bases, from sunbathing along coastlines, or try some exhilarating water sports.

Cornwall Beaches

Newquay offers a wide range of beaches for all your surfing, sunbathing, and relaxing needs. Spend a relaxing day at Carbis Bay Beach with your pet, stroll along Whitsand Bay‘s golden sands, or simply explore Polzeath Beach. Experience a Cornish surfing holiday by visiting the iconic Fistral Beach, where hundreds of surfers meet to ride the impressive swells from the Atlantic Ocean. Other must-see destinations include Castle Beach, East Looe Beach, Gwithian Towans Beach, and Great Western Beach.

Keep reading to find the best Cornwall Beach in the UK for you…

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Battery Rocks Beach

Battery Rocks Beach
Battery Rd
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 4FF

Sitting between the historic South Pier and the Art Deco Jubilee Pool, this sand and shingle beach is a gem often overlooked by tourists. Sitting between the historic South Pier and the Art Deco Jubilee Pool, this sand and shingle beach is a gem often overlooked by tourists.
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Benoath Cove

Benoath Cove
S W Coast Path
Tintagel
PL34 0BA

Discover Benoath Cove from the cliffs above or head down to the sand at low tide for a peaceful dog walk.
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Black Rock Beach

S W Coast Path
Widemouth Bay
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 0DF

Visit the wild and rocky end of Widemouth Bay where you’ll find wildlife to be discovered among the rock pools and surfing thrills aplenty.
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Bosahan Cove

St Anthony-in-Meneage
Helston
Cornwall

Reached only on foot or by boat, this sandy cove is a true hidden gem that visitors are likely to have to themselves.
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Boscaswell Cliff

St Just
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7ER

Head to this popular walking spot where you can tread in the footsteps of Cornwall’s miners and spot the remains of the mines themselves.
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Bossiney Cove

Bossiney Cove
Tintagel
Cornwall
PL34 0AX

Just a mile along the road from Tintagel lies this picture-perfect cove that reveals golden sand at low tide.
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Buckator Beach

Buckator Beach
Boscastle
Cornwall
PL35 0HL

Nestled northeast of Beeny Sisters and southwest of High Cliff, Buckator Beach is a rugged stretch of coastline perfect for photography and wildlife enthusiasts.
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Carbis Bay Beach

Dog Friendly

A pretty seaside resort set among a wooded cliff, with large stretches of golden sand, making it the ideal location for a tranquil rest.
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Castle Beach

Dog Friendly

Parking Available

Castle Beach rests within the shadows of Pendennis Castle on the south coast of Falmouth, popular for its rock-pooling at low tide.
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Crantock Beach

Crantock Beach
Newquay
Cornwall
TR8 5RN

01208863046

Nestled close to Newquay, this beach is perfect for surfing, sandcastles and exploring local wildlife.
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