Beaches in Newquay and Surrounding Area
Cornwall Beaches
Did you know that Cornwall has over 300 glorious beaches to explore? Here we highlight the fabulous sands that stretch nine miles of coastline in and around Newquay. From Mawgan Porth down to Crantock, there’s twelve special beaches each uniquely different.
What’s your favourite?
Mawgan Porth Beach, TR8 4BL
Mawgan Porth Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly: All year round
Public Toilets: Mawgan Porth Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.
Accessibility: Relatively wheelchair friendly but you will need beach wheels.
This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.
Watergate Bay, TR8 4AD
Watergate Bay Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly: All year round
Public Toilets:
Watergate Bay Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.
Accessibility:
Beach is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Main steps to beach rebuilt to aid ambient disabled users.
This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for details.
Whipsiderry Beach, TR7 3LX
Whipsiderry Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly:
Dogs allowed all year
Public Toilets:
There are no facilities at Whipsiderry itself. The closest are at Porth.
Accessibility:
Easy access from the main car park.
Parking:
The nearest car park is at Porth beach a short walk away.
NO RNLI cover
*Due to a recent rockfall, the steps down to the beach are closed and will likely remain closed until further notice. Access at present is therefore only at low water via Porth Beach so please take great care.*
Porth Beach, TR7 3LU
Porth Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly:
Seasonal dog ban
15th May – 30th September
Between 10am – 6pm
Public Toilets:
Unfortunately there are no toilets at Porth Beach and the closest toilets are located in Newquay but are closed during dusk.
Accessibility:
Easy access from the main car park
This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.
Lusty Glaze, TR7 3AE
Lusty Glaze
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly: All year round
Public Toilets:
Unfortunately there are no toilets at Lusty Glaze Beach and the closest toilets are located in Newquay but are closed during dusk.
Accessibility: Contact Local Council
This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.
Tolcarne Beach, TR7 2QN
Tolcarne Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly:
Seasonal dog ban
1st May – 30th September
Public Toilets:
Tolcarne Beach toilets are located near the rear of the beach, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.
Accessibility: Contact Local Council
This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.
Great Western Beach, TR7 2NE
Great Western Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly: All year round
Public Toilets:
There are no toilets at Great Western Beach, and the closest ones are located in Newquay. These are closed during dusk.
Accessibility:
Access is via a steep winding path although there is disability access via a private lift at the Great Western Hotel.
This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.
Towan Beach, TR7 1DU
Towan Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly: All year round
Public Toilets:
Towan Beach toilets are located on the harbour, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.
Accessibility:
Disabled access and toilets. A sand chair is available to hire.
This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.
Newquay Harbour & Beach, TR7 1HR
Newquay Harbour & Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly: All year round
NO RNLI cover
Fistral Beach, TR7 1HY
Fistral Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly: All year round
Public Toilets:
Fistral Beach has 2 toilets which are located near Rick Stein’s, and additional facilities are available towards South Fistral Beach steps. Both toilets are closed during dusk.
Accessibility:
There is easy access from the car park which has disabled spaces.
This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for full details.
The Gannel Estuary, TR7 2AU
The Gannel Estuary
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly: All year round
NO RNLI cover.
Crantock Beach, TR8 5RN
Crantock Beach
Beach Type: Sandy
Dog Friendly: All year round
Public Toilets:
Crantock Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town centre. Toilets are closed during dusk.
Accessibility:
There is no access for wheelchairs and very poor mobility access.
This beach is usually served by RNLI lifeguards during busy times. Please check the RNLI website for details.