Beach Type

Nearest sewage outfl

Facilities

Cafe and shop on the beach
Toilets
Deck chair
Wind breaks
Beach huts for hire
First aid station

Activities

Swimming
Fishing, surfing
Canoeing
Watersports restricted and power craft banned

Nature and Wildlife

There are public rights of way across the golf course. Cycle routes via back roads from Carbis Bay. Walks to St Ives or Hayle via coastal footpaths.

Parking

Pay parking during the Summer, free out of season.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Water quality: MCS R

Cleaning and Litter

Cleaned manually and regularly throughout the year. Dogs are banned from Easter to the beginnig of October, but allowed in the Winter months when dog litter bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Carbis Bay
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.1978, -5.46422
Postcode: TR26 2NW
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

From the A30, follow the A3074 through Lelant to Carbis Bay. On passing Becks Restaurant, turn right at the next crossroads at the signpost for Carbis Bay. Follow the road down the hill which will lead you directly to the beach.

Public Transport

The nearest train station is Carbis Bay. Nearest bus stop is in Carbis Bay. Bus route 501 (summer only)

Nearest Railway Stations

Carbis Bay (Less than half a mile away)
St Ives (Cornwall) (About a mile away)
Lelant (About a mile and a half away)
Lelant Saltings (About a mile and a half away)
Hayle (Approx. 2 miles away)

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Carbis Bay