Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
First aid post
Lost child centre
Cafe
Beach shop
Surf school - hire and lessons
Beach huts for hire

Activities

Swimming
Surfing
Snorkelling and fishing
There is zoning for water sports and a surf school
Surf boards are available for hire at the beach

Nature and Wildlife

There are cliff walks in the area and very good rock pools at the beach.

Parking

There is no car park but there is plenty of free roadside parking available.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned twice a day and there are litter bins.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Newquay
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.418, -5.07192
Postcode: TR7 2QN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Newquay is accessed from the A392 or the A3075. There is plenty of parking in the town and access to the beach is by steps or via a sloping access road.

Public Transport

There is a train station in Newquay and a bus stop at the top of the beach. Bus routes 501, 510, 521, 527, 556, 585, 586, 587, 597

Nearest Railway Stations

Newquay (Less than a mile away)
Quintrell Downs (Approx. 2 miles away)
St Columb Road (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Newquay Tourist Information Centre Municipal Offices Marcus Hill Newquay TR7 1BD Tel: 01637 854020 Fax: 01637 854030 OPENING TIMES: IN SEASON: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm. OUT OF SEASON: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Newquay