Cornwall Beaches with Lifeguard Cover

Beaches in Cornwall with lifeguard cover. Check beaches for specific dates.


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Carbis Bay beach on the outskirts of St Ives in West Cornwall

Carbis Bay Beach

A beautiful sheltered bay, surrounded by lush greenery with a direct train link to the town of St Ives.

St Ives View Beach Directions

Chapel Porth Beach

Chapel Porth Beach is located in St Agnes on the north coast of Cornwall Dogs are banned on Chapel Porth beach between 1st July-31st August 10am-6pm.

St Agnes View Beach Directions

Crackington Haven Beach near Bude on the north coast of Cornwall

Crackington Haven

Crackington Haven beach is located in Bude.

Bude View Beach Directions

Crantock beach near Newquay Cornwall

Crantock Beach

Crantock Beach, located on the outskirts of Newquay in Cornwall is a beautiful sweeping expanse of fine golden sand, backed by endless grassy dunes.

Newquay View Beach Directions

Crooklets beach in Bude, North Cornwall

Crooklets Beach

Crooklets Beach is located in Bude.

Bude View Beach Directions

Fistral beach in Newquay Cornwall

Fistral Beach

Home to UK surfing, Fistral Beach has a buzzing atmosphere and a surfers paradise.

Newquay View Beach Directions

Godrevy beach in Hayle, West Cornwall

Godrevy Beach

The northerly tip of a magnificent three and a half mile stretch of golden sands.

Hayle View Beach Directions

Great Western Beach in Newquay Cornwall

Great Western Beach

Great Western beach is located in Newquay.

Newquay View Beach Directions

Gwithian Towans

Gwithian Towans beach is located in Hayle, West Cornwall View live webcams of Gwithian beach and other top Cornwall beaches

Hayle View Beach Directions

Gyllyngvase Beach Panorama - Falmouth Cornwall

Gyllyngvase Beach

A popular, blue flag status beach located right in the heart of the bustling marine town of Falmouth.

Falmouth View Beach Directions

Harlyn Bay beach near Padstow in North Cornwall

Harlyn Bay Beach

It’s sheltered location and excellent water quality (MCS recommended) make Harlyn Bay a popular beach with families and is considered one of the safest beaches in Cornwall. This protection from the open ocean offers perfect conditions for exciting coastal activities such as surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding and coasteering, which are organised and run by the local […]

Padstow View Beach Directions

Holywell Bay Beach near Newquay Cornwall

Holywell Bay Beach

Holywell Bay is a large, unspoilt sandy beach backed by impressive sand dunes located near Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall.

Newquay View Beach Directions

Kennack Sands beach on the Lizard Peninsula in West Cornwall

Kennack Sands Beach

Kennack Sands beach is located on The Lizard Peninsula.

The Lizard Peninsula View Beach Directions

Marazion Beach near Penzance in West Cornwall

Marazion Beach

Penzance View Beach Directions

Mawgan Porth beach near Newquay Cornwall

Mawgan Porth Beach

Beautiful unspoilt beach 5 miles north of Newquay

Newquay View Beach Directions

Perranporth Beach in Cornwall

Perranporth Beach

One of Cornwall’s most popular holiday destinations with a 3 mile stretch of golden sand.

Perranporth View Beach Directions

Perranuthnoe Beach

Perranuthnoe Beach

A lovely unspoilt stretch of sand and pebbles backed by grassy cliffs.

Penzance View Beach Directions

Poldhu Cove Lixard Peninsula West Cornwall

Poldhu Cove

Poldhu Cove is located in Mullion on The Lizard Peninsula in West Cornwall.

The Lizard Peninsula View Beach Directions

Polurrian Cove Beach The Lizard Cornwall

Polurrian Cove

A delightful, unspoilt secluded beach backed by high grassy cliffs.

The Lizard Peninsula View Beach Directions

Polzeath beach in North Cornwall

Polzeath Beach

Polzeath is a popular beach resort near Wadebridge on the north coast of Cornwall with lots of amenities close by.

Padstow View Beach Directions

Porth Beach in Newquay Cornwall

Porth Beach

Porth Beach is located in Newquay.

Newquay View Beach Directions

Porthcothan bay beach near Padstow in North Cornwall

Porthcothan Bay

Porthcothan Bay is dog friendly all year round. Car Parking A large pay and display car park sits just behind Porthcothan Bay, approximately 100m away. You have to cross a small road to access the beach. Toilets Toilets are located in the car park behind Porthcothan Bay. These include disabled facilities. Disabled Access Level access […]

Padstow View Beach Directions

Porthcurno Beach in West Cornwall

Porthcurno Beach

A sheltered, unspoilt pocket of paradise with white sand and crystal clear waters.

Lands End View Beach Directions

PorthKidney beach in Hayle West Cornwall

Porthkidney Beach

A glorious mile stretch of untouched fine white sand, backed by endless grassy dunes with spectacular panoramic views over St Ives Bay.

Hayle View Beach Directions

Porthleven Beach

Porthleven beach is located near Helston on the north coast of Cornwall.

Helston View Beach Directions

Porthmeor Beach in St Ives West Cornwall

Porthmeor Beach

Porthmeor is St Ives largest beach, home to the Tate Gallery and popular with surfers.

St Ives View Beach Directions

Porthminster beach in St Ives Cornwall

Porthminster Beach

A few steps from St Ives railway station, Porthminster is a great family beach with calm sheltered waters.

St Ives View Beach Directions

Porthtowan Beach St Agnes Cornwall

Porthtowan Beach

Porthtowan Beach is a firm favourite with local surfers enjoying the atlantic swells and holiday makers alike.

St Agnes View Beach Directions

Portreath Beach

Portreath beach is located near Redruth on the north coast of Cornwall. Dogs are banned on Portreath beach between 1st July-31st August 10am-6pm. View live webcams of Portreath beach and other top Cornwall beaches

St Agnes View Beach Directions

Praa Sands Beach near Penzance in West Cornwall

Praa Sands Beach

A gorgeous mile long stretch of white sand with crystal clear shallow waters near Penzance in West Cornwall.

Penzance View Beach Directions

Sennen Cove Beach in West Cornwall

Sennen Cove

Sennen Cove Beach is located near Lands End.

Lands End View Beach Directions

Summerleaze beach in Bude, North Cornwall

Summerleaze Beach

Summerleaze beach is located in Bude North Cornwall.

Bude View Beach Directions

Tolcarne beach in Newquay Cornwall

Tolcarne Beach

Tolcarne Beach is located in Newquay.

Newquay View Beach Directions

Towan beach in Newquay Cornwall

Towan Beach Newquay

Towan beach is located in Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall.

Newquay View Beach Directions

Trebarwith Strand Beach near Tintagel in north Cornwall

Trebarwith Strand Beach

A large sandy beach with fantastic views of Gull rock and the rugged Atlantic coast.

Bude View Beach Directions

Trevaunance Cove

Trevaunance Cove is located in St. Agnes.

St Agnes View Beach Directions

Treyarnon Bay beach near Padstow in North Cornwall

Treyarnon Bay

Padstow View Beach Directions

Watergate Bay beach in Newquay Cornwall

Watergate Bay Beach

A glorious two mile stretch of golden sand with aqua seas, backed by dramatic steep cliffs with lots of activities available.

Newquay View Beach Directions

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Widemouth Bay

Widemouth Bay is located in Bude.

Bude View Beach Directions

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