Surfing and Bodyboarding in Cornwall - North Coast
Things to Do: Surfing and Bodyboarding
A large sandy beach backed by sand dunes. Clean and safe with lifeguards patrolling in the summer months. A stream runs through the beach to the sea and there are caves nearby to explore. A perfect place for all the family.
Great Western Beach, Newquay, Cornwall (North Coast)
A beautiful sheltered sandy beach surrounded by high cliffs
The beach is popular with both families and surfers and, despite its close proximity to town, is quieter than some of the other beaches in Newquay. It is also possible to walk to neighbouring beaches at low tide.
Mawgan Porth Beach, Newquay, Cornwall (North Coast)
The beach has fine sand and is a popular surfing venue
The beach is bounded by cliffs and a river and on its on the western side and by cliffs and sand dunes on the eastern side. Cafés, shops, car park, hotels and public houses are all nearby. A seasonal lifeguard service is also provided.
Towan is a safe family beach with lifeguard cover during the summer season. It is also popular with swimmers, surfers and body boarders due to the protective westerly swells.
The beach boasts rock pools at its northern and southern ends at low water. There are substantial sand dunes along its eastern boundary, which adjoins a golf course.
