Polzeath (Hayle Bay) Beach
Wadebridge, Cornwall
This is a sand and shingle beach with some rocks. It is situated at the mouth of a river and is backed by interesting cliffs. The beach has rock pools and includes a voluntary marine nature reserve.
Beach Type
Sand & ShingleFacilities
Toilets including facilities for disabledCafe
Shop
Camp site
Caravan park
Activities
This is an excellent beach for surfingNature and Wildlife
There are walks within the unspoilt countryside and also south along the South West Coast Path to Port Isaac. There is a nature reserve and interesting rock pools at the beach. Dolphins may also be seen and it is a good area for many species of coastal biParking
There is parking available at the beach for 150 cars. including spaces for disabled people. There is a charge for using the car park.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
RNLICleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily by the Council during the summer. There are litter bins on the beach.Dogs
Dogs are banned from Easter to September.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachMarine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: WadebridgeCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.5754, -4.91544
Postcode: PL27 6UE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
From the M5 take the A30. Turn right onto the A395 past Launceston. then take the A39 and turn off onto the B3314 which is the Polzeath Road.Public Transport
Bus route 584Tourist Information
POLZEATH TIC - Coronation Gardens. Polzeath. Cornwall. PL27 6TA. Ph. [01208] 862488See the Environment Agency report for this beach