Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Cafe/restaurant
Shops
Slip-way and toilets (including toilets for the disabled)

Nature and Wildlife

There are picturesque walks around the famous Island. Sea life such as dolphins and seals can often be seen off the beach. Bird life can also be seen around the Island.

Parking

There approximately 50 car parking spaces available for a charge.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily by the lease holder and litter bins are provided. Dogs are banned from Easter Day until 1st October and dog litter bins are provided.

Location

Nearest town: St Ives
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.2173, -5.47405
Postcode: TR26 1NR
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Drive to St. Ives and follow signs for the Island Car Park. On foot you can either stroll through town via the harbour and follow the path round to Porthgwidden or follow the signs to the Island Car Park.

Public Transport

Bus routes 501 (summer only), 508, 516

Nearest Railway Stations

St Ives (Cornwall) (Less than a mile away)
Carbis Bay (About a mile and a half away)
Lelant (Approx. 3 miles away)
Lelant Saltings (Approx. 3 miles away)
Hayle (Approx. 3 miles away)

Tourist Information

The Guildhall Street An Pol St Ives TR26 2DS E-mail: ivtec@penwith.gov.uk Web site: www.go-cornwall.com

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in St Ives