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.
Enjoying spectacular views of St Michael's Mount, the beach is a sand and shingle mix which is covered at high tide and situated between Penzance Beach and Long Rock Beach. Whilst the nearest parking is at Long Rock, 1.5km away, there are several access points to the beach which is backed by a long cycle track and sea-defence boulders. Swimming is best at high tide, although caution is advised as there is no safety equipment or lifeguards. This is a year-round dog-friendly beach. All amenities can be found in Penzance.
A quiet fishing cove with good access from the coast path. There is a slipway which will take you onto the sheltered beach which is very sheltered and a mixture of sand and shingle. There are excellent for rockpools at either side but this is not a swimming beach. Dogs are welcome year round.
A small sandy beach (low tide only) with access at the northern end of Smeaton's Pier. One of few beaches in the area where dogs are welcome year round.
This is a secluded beach and to get there it's best to park at Barnoon above Porthmeor beach in St Ives and follow the coastal path for about 1km. The access point is a break in the edge of turf and you'll need to work your way down across rocks to reach the shingle and sandy areas of the beach. Dogs are allowed and this is a great place for rock pools.
This small beach is located just on the edges of the town centre. It has many rocky boulders which at low tide give way to the glorious golden sand. It is easily accessible but perhaps not the most atrractive beach in St Ives.
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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.
25 July 2019
Enjoying spectacular views of St Michael's Mount, the beach is a sand and shingle mix which is covered at high tide and situated between Penzance Beach and Long Rock Beach. Whilst the nearest parking is at Long Rock, 1.5km away, there are several access points to the beach which is backed by a long cycle track and sea-defence boulders. Swimming is best at high tide, although caution is advised as there is no safety equipment or lifeguards. This is a year-round dog-friendly beach. All amenities can be found in Penzance.
27 October 2014
A quiet fishing cove with good access from the coast path. There is a slipway which will take you onto the sheltered beach which is very sheltered and a mixture of sand and shingle. There are excellent for rockpools at either side but this is not a swimming beach. Dogs are welcome year round.
A small sandy beach (low tide only) with access at the northern end of Smeaton's Pier. One of few beaches in the area where dogs are welcome year round.
This is a secluded beach and to get there it's best to park at Barnoon above Porthmeor beach in St Ives and follow the coastal path for about 1km. The access point is a break in the edge of turf and you'll need to work your way down across rocks to reach the shingle and sandy areas of the beach. Dogs are allowed and this is a great place for rock pools.
This small beach is located just on the edges of the town centre. It has many rocky boulders which at low tide give way to the glorious golden sand. It is easily accessible but perhaps not the most atrractive beach in St Ives.