Seven Bays For Seven Days

1. Trevone

The first of the seven bays’ beaches and the closest to Glebe Cottage. It's been awarded a Blue Flag and is great for surfers and families. The neighbouring Newtrain Bay has amazing rock pools and a Tidal Pool for swimming. There is a 80ft deep Blow Hole on the cliff above the beach.
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** Toilets, Cafe, Shops *** 2 Large Car Parks *** Dogs allowed apart from May to Sept between 10am and 6pm
2. Harlyn Bay

The next closest beach from Glebe Cottage is Harlyn. Bay This is a large crescent shaped sandy beach, which is has a Northerly aspect and is sheltered by Trevose Head. It's popular with families and surfers, and it's a great beach to learn on. The walk between Harlyn and Trevone is an easy stroll along the cliff top.
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** Toilets & Cafes *** Large car park *** Dogs allowed all year
3. Mother Ivey's Bay

Just around the coast from Harlyn Bay is the secluded Mother Ivey’s Bay, which takes its name from the legend of Mother Ivey who was a local white witch. Sheltered from the wind by the Merope Rocks, this quiet bay lies in a sheltered location. Much the remotest of the seven bays.
No RNLI Cover *** National Trust car park about a mile away *** Dogs allowed all year
4. Booby's Bay

Just south of Trevose Head and its famous lighthouse is Booby’s Bay, the most fantastic place for rock pooling. At high tide, the beach pretty much disappears, but at low tide all sorts of rock pools full of sea creatures appear. Walking to the bay from the clifftop is a nature-lovers dream.
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** National Trust car park on Trevose Head *** Dogs allowed all year
5. Constantine Bay

Moving south down the coast, Constantine is one of the best surfer beaches in Cornwall. Due to facing West, it is not always safe for swimmers, so check with the lifeguards. It's perfect for rock pooling, and BBQs on the beach. Connected to Booby's Bay at low tide.
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** Toilets & Café *** Seasonal car park in a nearby field *** Dogs allowed all year
6. Treyarnon Bay

A short stroll from Constantine Bay is Treyarnon Bay, a clean and sandy north west facing beach backed by sand dunes and surrounded by low cliffs, it’s hugely popular with families. The northern side has lots of rock pools teeming with shrimps, crabs and small fish. There is also a large natural swimming pool for everyone to enjoy.
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** Toilets, Cafes & Shops *** Car park above the beach *** Dogs allowed all year
7. Porthcothan Bay

The furthest South from Glebe Cottage, and by itself, this is a very popular family friendly beach. Long and narrow, it is bordered by dramatic cliffs on both sides. The sheltered sea lends itself perfectly for swimming, surfing and bodyboarding. Porthcothan Bay was the location of Nampara Cove in the BBC series ‘Poldark’!
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** Toilets, Café & Shops *** Car park behind the beach *** Dogs allowed all year

More Stunning Local Beaches

Polzeath

On the other side of the Camel River to Glebe Cottage, and at the mouth of the Estuary is one of the best Surfing beaches in Cornwall. Sightings of Dolphin are common here!
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** Toilets, Cafe, Shops *** Several Car Parks *** Dogs allowed apart from May to Sept between 10am and 6pm
Daymer Bay

This beach is within the mouth of the Camel Estuary and is safe for swimming. At south the end of the beach is Brea Hill which has excellent views from the top. Nearby is St Enodoc Church which is the burial place of Sir John Betjeman. To avoid the queue for the car park, take the passenger ferry across the Camel from Padstow.
No RNLI cover *** Toilets & Cafes *** Car Park *** Dogs allowed all year
Hawkers Cove

Close to Glebe Cottage and one of our favourites. It's also at the mouth of the River Camel, and despite being beautiful, it never really gets crowded. That's probably because car parking and access isn't easy. But it's worth it!
No RNLI Cover *** Seasonal Car Park in a nearby field *** Dogs allowed all year
Mawgan Porth

Stunning beach - we absolutely love it! It's a great family beach with lots of rockpools, caves and even a large stream running down the southern side of the beach. In terms of facilities there is everything you would expect from one of the region’s best beaches.
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** Toilets, Café & Shops *** Car Park *** Dogs allowed all year
Watergate Bay

This vast sandy beach is perfect for all kinds of activities - surfing, kite surfing, and kite buggying. Being west facing it picks up any Atlantic swell going. It also hosts the famous Boardmasters Festival on the cliffs above the beach.
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** Toilets & Cafes *** 2 Car Parks *** Dogs allowed all year
Towan, Newquay

This is Newquay's most sheltered beach and nestles up against the town's harbour. It's an ideal family beach with the waves here being generally small. You will also see the iconic "house on an island".
RNLI cover mid May to end Sept *** Toilets, Café & Shops *** Car Parks *** Dogs allowed all year