Beaches in Cornwall
Beaches Hundreds of beaches to discover
Cornwall's beaches are rated among the best in the world with six beaches awarded international Blue Flag status in 2012. Thanks to the our unique position on the UK's south west peninsula, 80% of Cornwall is surrounded by the sea with the longest stretch of coastline in the UK at 476km. Browse through more than one hundred beaches by using the left-hand filters to refine your search and help you find exactly what you're looking for.
Beach safety
The RNLI provide a life-guard service at the most popular beaches during the busiest months, however visitors are advised to check beforehand for more detailed information at RNLI website. Be careful when exploring beaches at low tide, don't get cut off, check tide times too before you visit. Safety information notices are provided on site at the most popular beaches.
If you're looking for a dog-friendly beach...
Some beaches are dog friendly year round, other beaches operate a seasonal dog ban usually from Easter to October. Activate the dog-friendly filter on the left-hand side to find dog-friendly beaches, checking each beach for seasonal ban details. For further information about dog-friendly holidays see our Essentials page.
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Crantock Beach
Crantock offers a large expanse of golden sands surrounded by dunes between the Pentire Headlands to both east and west.
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Perranporth Beach
Huge beach with golden sand washed by the Atlantic Ocean. Ideal for families, walkers, surfers and even horses.
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Chapel Porth Beach
Get in touch with nature and feel revitalised at Chapel Porth’s wild beach
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Constantine Bay Beach
With a reputation as one of the best surfing beaches in North Cornwall Constantine Bay beach offers a sweeping arc of gently shelving soft pale sands.
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Polzeath Beach
Award winning Blue Flag 2012 beach and trendy resort destination for surfers, swimmers and the occasional dolphins
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