Beaches near St Agnes
Cornwall has some of the finest beaches in the UK and in Europe.
Beautiful Trevaunance cove is only 350 yards from Woodlands. The beach is mainly shingle at high tide but at other times it is a popular sandy beach suitable for both families and surfers.
There are rock pools and caves to be explored. Beach huts and a café with surfboard and wet suit hire are nearby, and RNLI lifeguards are present from mid-May until the end of September.
The beach is supported by a range of beach shops, a restaurant and craft shops with a pub and toilets nearby.
On Chapel Porth and Porthtowan beaches, and some other beaches around Cornwall, dogs are banned between Easter Day and 1st October. Elsewhere please keep your dogs under control and clean up appropriately.
There is a lifeguard during the season. Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on a lead in the high season. Remember that beach safety is important. Tide tables can be found online at Admiralty Easy Tide.
Perranporth (4 miles) offers miles of sandy beach with sections catering to most tastes and activities. Busy on accessible parts. St. Piran’s Oratory is near here amongst the dunes, but not so easy to find.
Chapel Porth (1-2 miles) National Trust – Small and bouldery at high tide – extending to miles of wet sand at low tide, but understand the tide table. See if you can find the chapel and the story that goes with it.
Porthtowan (3 miles) Bigger, busier, and sandier with level access, Porthtowan is a favourite for families and surfers.
Newquay (12 miles) Four beaches with a world-wide reputation – ideal for sun worshippers, families and surfers. Excellent facilities.
Hayle (18 miles) 3 miles of sand and dunes – and beach huts.
Surf links
Breakers Surf School provide a safe and fun introduction to the sport of surfing.
www.surf-lessons.co.uk
Beachbeat surfboards shapers produce the best surf boards in England and the UK from the heart of Cornwall on the north coast in St Agnes.
www.beachbeatsurfboards.co.uk
The Aggie Surf Shop is an Independent surf retail shop in St Agnes, Cornwall.Established in 1984 by Mary and Chops Lascelles, Aggie Surf Shop is a ‘Core’ surf shop devoted to providing the area with the best surf equipment on the market and sick fashion!
www.aggiesurfshop.com
Surf Reports, Surf Forecasts, Web Cams and Surfing Photo
www.magicseaweed.com
Carve Surfing Magazine is Britains leading surfing magazine
www.orcasurf.co.uk/carve
Surfers against Sewage. Born in St.AgnesCampaign for the cessation of all marine sewage and toxic waste discharges along the British coastline.
www.sas.org.uk
Finisterre, a small 4 year old company based on the cliff tops of St Agnes, has won major national recognition at the Observer Ethical Awards for their ethical standards and dedication while building up a portfolio of outdoor clothing encompassing ground breaking R&D in fabric technology and a range of natural and recyclable fibres.
www.finisterreuk.com
Check the Cornwall Beach Guide for more details of the dozens of beaches around Cornwall.