A wide crescent of white sand, Sennen is great for sandcastles and surfing and joins up with neighbouring Gwenver at low tide. Easy access and parking make Sennen a popular choice with families. All amenities are close by, including toilets, beach shops, cafes and a pub, plus the Beach Restaurant which has great sea views.
Sand dunes to play in and level access from the car park make this a good choice for families with young children. You will find a cafe and shop here plus toilets and lifeguards in summer. Its a very popular spot for surfers and can get busy during August.
Probably the most photographed beach in the area - the rugged, rocky coastline, caves and gleaming white sand make it one of Cornwall's prettiest, take note though, the beach is totally covered at high tide. National Trust car parking is available with access to the beach via a steep gravelled path. Cafe and toilets are available during the summer months.
This is a mainly stone cove, just South of the village centre. It can be reached just off the coastal path and dogs are permitted on this beach all year. The water here is crystal clear.
This is a nice secluded spot where you're usually in with a good chance of catching a few waves.
This beach offers the finest golden yellow sand. The esturary runs to the sea making the divide between HayleTowans and Lelant beach. Please note it is not safe to swim in the estuary and it is prohibited because of strong currents.
Between Kennack Sands and Cadgwith. A rocky cove where the remains of a pilchard fishery can still be seen.
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Loe Bar is a sandbank that formed in the 12th or 13th Century. Strong currents make it unsuitable for swimming here, but it is a popular spot for sea fishing and kite flying, while Loe Pool is a haven for bird watchers. The area is great for walking; particularly the circular walk from Porthleven around Loe Pool.
One of several small coves opposite St. Anthony Beach. Access is limited due to lack of parking although alternative access is available by parking at St. Anthony and taking the passenger ferry across the creek (ask in the boat hire shop). The cove is sheltered, quiet and good for young children.
This attractive little sandy cove is reached by a steep path and is a 15 minute walk from the car park at Lizard Point. Be careful, it can be cut off at high tide.
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21 September 2026
A wide crescent of white sand, Sennen is great for sandcastles and surfing and joins up with neighbouring Gwenver at low tide. Easy access and parking make Sennen a popular choice with families. All amenities are close by, including toilets, beach shops, cafes and a pub, plus the Beach Restaurant which has great sea views.
16 August 2026
Sand dunes to play in and level access from the car park make this a good choice for families with young children. You will find a cafe and shop here plus toilets and lifeguards in summer. Its a very popular spot for surfers and can get busy during August.
16 August 2026
Probably the most photographed beach in the area - the rugged, rocky coastline, caves and gleaming white sand make it one of Cornwall's prettiest, take note though, the beach is totally covered at high tide. National Trust car parking is available with access to the beach via a steep gravelled path. Cafe and toilets are available during the summer months.
28 July 2026
This is a mainly stone cove, just South of the village centre. It can be reached just off the coastal path and dogs are permitted on this beach all year. The water here is crystal clear.
9 April 2026
This is a nice secluded spot where you're usually in with a good chance of catching a few waves.
14 September 2025
This beach offers the finest golden yellow sand. The esturary runs to the sea making the divide between HayleTowans and Lelant beach. Please note it is not safe to swim in the estuary and it is prohibited because of strong currents.
28 July 2025
Between Kennack Sands and Cadgwith. A rocky cove where the remains of a pilchard fishery can still be seen.
14 July 2025
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Loe Bar is a sandbank that formed in the 12th or 13th Century. Strong currents make it unsuitable for swimming here, but it is a popular spot for sea fishing and kite flying, while Loe Pool is a haven for bird watchers. The area is great for walking; particularly the circular walk from Porthleven around Loe Pool.
30 September 2023
One of several small coves opposite St. Anthony Beach. Access is limited due to lack of parking although alternative access is available by parking at St. Anthony and taking the passenger ferry across the creek (ask in the boat hire shop). The cove is sheltered, quiet and good for young children.
29 September 2023
This attractive little sandy cove is reached by a steep path and is a 15 minute walk from the car park at Lizard Point. Be careful, it can be cut off at high tide.