Beach Type

Shingle

Facilities

Cafe/restaurants
Shops
Toilets and a first aid post are all available to beach users

Activities

Swimming
Snorkelling and boogie board hire

Nature and Wildlife

The Cornish Coastal Path meanders through town. and is ideal for walking.

Parking

Park in Newquay and walk

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily between May and September by a contractor and litter bins are also provided. Dogs are allowed on the beach throughout the year although there are no dog litter bins available.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Newquay
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.4168, -5.0831
Postcode: TR7 1EA
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Easily accessible on foot from Newquay

Public Transport

The nearest train station is 1Km away. The nearest bus station is 200m away. Bus routes 501, 510, 521, 527, 556, 585, 586, 587, 597

Nearest Railway Stations

Newquay (Less than a mile away)
Quintrell Downs (Approx. 3 miles away)
St Columb Road (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Newquay Tourist Information Centre Municipal Offices Marcus Hill TR7 1AF Tel: 01637 854020 Web site: www.newquay.co.uk

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Newquay