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Higher Penderleath
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St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 3AF
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Centrally located to several popular and stunning beaches, all within a short drive ranging from approximately 10 to 50 minutes.
Whether you’re looking for scenic coastal walks, family-friendly shores, or peaceful coves, the area provides a variety of options to suit different preferences
Tide times link: Cornwall Tide Times | Cornwall Guide
Sennon Cove
A picturesque coastal village located near Land’s End in Cornwall. Known for its beautiful sandy beach and clear turquoise waters, it’s a popular spot for surfing, fishing, and coastal walks. The village has a charming harbor, an RNLI lifeboat station, and several quaint cafes and shops. The scenic South West Coast Path runs through Sennen Cove, offering breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and opportunities to explore nearby landmarks.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets, shops, galleries, cafés, and the traditional Old Success Inn.
Activities: Surfing, bodyboarding, and swimming.
Accessibility: Several car parks close to the beach, including one directly adjacent to the beach and another at the far end of the cove beyond the lifeboat station.
Lifeguard: On patrol daily from 10am to 6pm between April and November
Location:
Distance: 14.5 miles
Drive time: 30-35 minutes
Sennon Cove
A picturesque coastal village located near Land’s End in Cornwall. Known for its beautiful sandy beach and clear turquoise waters, it’s a popular spot for surfing, fishing, and coastal walks. The village has a charming harbor, an RNLI lifeboat station, and several quaint cafes and shops. The scenic South West Coast Path runs through Sennen Cove, offering breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and opportunities to explore nearby landmarks.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets, shops, galleries, cafés, and the traditional Old Success Inn.
Activities: Surfing, bodyboarding, and swimming.
Accessibility: Several car parks close to the beach, including one directly adjacent to the beach and another at the far end of the cove beyond the lifeboat station.
Lifeguard: On patrol daily from 10am to 6pm between April and November
Location:
Distance: 14.5 miles
Drive time: 30-35 minutes
Porthgwidden Beach
A charming, small beach located in St. Ives, Cornwall. Known for its picturesque setting, it is nestled between the headland known as “The Island” and the bustling harbor. This beach is the smallest and best-sheltered beach in St. Ives, making it a perfect spot for families and those looking for a quieter beach experience.
Features:
Facilities: Beach huts available for hire, toilets and café overlooking the beach, providing delicious food and beverages.
Accessibility: The beach is easily accessible from the Island car park.
Location:
Distance: 3 miles
Drive time: 15 minutes
Porthgwidden Beach
A charming, small beach located in St. Ives, Cornwall. Known for its picturesque setting, it is nestled between the headland known as “The Island” and the bustling harbor. This beach is the smallest and best-sheltered beach in St. Ives, making it a perfect spot for families and those looking for a quieter beach experience.
Features:
Facilities: Beach huts available for hire, toilets and café overlooking the beach, providing delicious food and beverages.
Accessibility: The beach is easily accessible from the Island car park.
Location:
Distance: 3 miles
Drive time: 15 minutes
Porthcurno
A stunning beach located in the small village of Porthcurno on the south coast of Cornwall, England. Known for its fine white sand and turquoise waters, it is one of the most picturesque beaches in Cornwall.
Features:
Minack Theatre: Located on the cliffs above the beach, the Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre with a unique setting and offers spectacular views of the beach and the sea.
Telegraph Museum: Porthcurno is historically significant due to its role as a major international submarine communications cable station. The Porthcurno Telegraph Museum showcases this history and is a fascinating visit.
Facilities: Toilets, shops, galleries, cafés, and the traditional Old Success Inn.
Accessibility: Large public car park, a small seasonal café, and a public house. The beach is also equipped with toilets and other basic amenities.
Location:
Distance: 17.5 miles
Drive time: 40 minutes
Porthcurno
A stunning beach located in the small village of Porthcurno on the south coast of Cornwall, England. Known for its fine white sand and turquoise waters, it is one of the most picturesque beaches in Cornwall.
Features:
Minack Theatre: Located on the cliffs above the beach, the Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre with a unique setting and offers spectacular views of the beach and the sea.
Telegraph Museum: Porthcurno is historically significant due to its role as a major international submarine communications cable station. The Porthcurno Telegraph Museum showcases this history and is a fascinating visit.
Facilities: Toilets, shops, galleries, cafés, and the traditional Old Success Inn.
Accessibility: Large public car park, a small seasonal café, and a public house. The beach is also equipped with toilets and other basic amenities.
Location:
Distance: 17.5 miles
Drive time: 40 minutes
Porthtowan
A popular beach located on the north coast of Cornwall, near St Agnes. Known for its golden sands and excellent surf conditions, it is a favorite among families and surfers alike. The beach is surrounded by high cliffs and offers stunning coastal views.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets, beach café/restaurant (Blue Bar), shops, surf hire
Lifeguard: On patrol daily from 10am to 6pm between May and September, and during Easter and October half-term
Accessibility: Good disabled access with level access to the beach
Several car parks, including a large pay-and-display car park close to the beach
Location:
Distance: 17 miles
Drive time: 35-40 minutes
Porthtowan
A popular beach located on the north coast of Cornwall, near St Agnes. Known for its golden sands and excellent surf conditions, it is a favorite among families and surfers alike. The beach is surrounded by high cliffs and offers stunning coastal views.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets, beach café/restaurant (Blue Bar), shops, surf hire
Lifeguard: On patrol daily from 10am to 6pm between May and September, and during Easter and October half-term
Accessibility: Good disabled access with level access to the beach
Several car parks, including a large pay-and-display car park close to the beach
Location:
Distance: 17 miles
Drive time: 35-40 minutes
Kynance Cove
A breathtaking tidal beach located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Famous for its white sand, turquoise sea, and dramatic rock formations, it is one of the most photographed and painted locations in Cornwall.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets (located in the car park and at the cove), café (Kynance Cove Café).
Accessibility: Access to the cove from the car park is a 10-minute walk, steep in places with steps onto the beach
Location:
Distance: 24.6 miles
Drive time: 45-50 minute
Kynance Cove
A breathtaking tidal beach located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Famous for its white sand, turquoise sea, and dramatic rock formations, it is one of the most photographed and painted locations in Cornwall.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets (located in the car park and at the cove), café (Kynance Cove Café).
Accessibility: Access to the cove from the car park is a 10-minute walk, steep in places with steps onto the beach
Location:
Distance: 24.6 miles
Drive time: 45-50 minute
Carbis Bay
A beautiful, sheltered beach located near St Ives, Cornwall. Known for its white sandy shores and calm turquoise waters, it is a perfect destination for families and swimmers. The beach is surrounded by tree-covered cliffs, providing natural protection from the wind and waves.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets, beach café/restaurant, shops and surf hire
Lifeguard: On patrol daily from 10am to 6pm between July and September.
Accessibility: Good disabled access with a concrete ramp leading onto the beach
Location:
Distance: 1.3 miles
Drive time: 5-10 minutes
Carbis Bay
A beautiful, sheltered beach located near St Ives, Cornwall. Known for its white sandy shores and calm turquoise waters, it is a perfect destination for families and swimmers. The beach is surrounded by tree-covered cliffs, providing natural protection from the wind and waves.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets, beach café/restaurant, shops and surf hire
Lifeguard: On patrol daily from 10am to 6pm between July and September.
Accessibility: Good disabled access with a concrete ramp leading onto the beach
Location:
Distance: 1.3 miles
Drive time: 5-10 minutes
Hayle
A stunning 3-mile stretch of golden sand located on the north coast of Cornwall, near the town of Hayle. Popular with families, surfers, and nature lovers, the beach offers expansive views across St Ives Bay and is backed by sand dunes known as the Towans. The beach is divided into several sections, including Hayle Towans, Mexico Towans, and Black Cliff, each offering a slightly different experience.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets at The Towans, beach cafés (e.g., The Cove Café), nearby pubs and restaurants in Hayle town, surf hire available
Lifeguard: On patrol daily from Easter to the end of September
Accessibility: Access via sloping paths and steps; some areas more accessible than others
Parking: Several car parks including Harvey’s Towans and North Quay, with pay-and-display options
Location:
Distance: 6 miles
Drive time: 15–20 minutes
Hayle
A stunning 3-mile stretch of golden sand located on the north coast of Cornwall, near the town of Hayle. Popular with families, surfers, and nature lovers, the beach offers expansive views across St Ives Bay and is backed by sand dunes known as the Towans. The beach is divided into several sections, including Hayle Towans, Mexico Towans, and Black Cliff, each offering a slightly different experience.
Features:
Facilities: Toilets at The Towans, beach cafés (e.g., The Cove Café), nearby pubs and restaurants in Hayle town, surf hire available
Lifeguard: On patrol daily from Easter to the end of September
Accessibility: Access via sloping paths and steps; some areas more accessible than others
Parking: Several car parks including Harvey’s Towans and North Quay, with pay-and-display options
Location:
Distance: 6 miles
Drive time: 15–20 minutes