Lansallos Beach

Another National Trust beach, a secluded cove at the end of an old smugglers’ path, popular with families.

Arguably the prettiest, yet least visited beach around in South East Cornwall. Lansallos beach isn‘t even named on most maps. It’s a sheltered sand and shingle cove half a mile from Lansallos church and car park. If you do your preparation and don’t mind the 20 minute walk, it’s a really nice spot for a family picnic, football on the beach, and generally lazing the day away. Highly recommended.

• Parking
• Dogs allowed

Lantic Bay

National Trust owned beach, reached by 20 min walk from car park along and down a steep coast path. Swimmers should be aware of strong currents and shelving.

This is a regular spot for yachts to moor up during the summer. Very quiet white sand cove surrounded by sheer cliffs. A really dramatic back drop to a wonderful beach. It’s tricky to find and the path down is steep, but it’s all worth it. On some hazy days, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve just been transported to the Med. BEWARE RIP TIDES

• Parking
• Dogs allowed

Whitsand Bay & the Rame Peninsula

Long sandy beaches at bottom of high sloping cliffs. Best place for surfing in the area but rip currents can make it dangerous for swimming. Life Guards stationed at Freathy during summer season.

Discover Cornwall’s wild, ‘forgotten corner’

Often referred to as the ‘forgotten corner’ of Cornwall this peninsula, bordered by water on three sides, is well worth a detour and, once you discover it, most likely a stay. And one of the main reasons is Whitsand Bay, the stretch of stunning beaches along its southern coast interconnected at low tide and stranded at high. Golden fine sands, rugged rocky outcrops and gentle rolling hills are a mecca for surfers, walkers, party people and families all year round. Access to many parts of the beach can involve steep climbs down, but it’s worth it. On a fine day, the views are stunning and the sunsets are something to savour.

However, you must, must beware of two things SEVERE RIP TIDES and getting cut off at high tide. Locals and tourists alike get caught out every year. So, it’s a very busy area for lifeguards and it’s worth knowing where they are on this stretch of beaches:

Lifeguard service (dates are for guidance only and subject to change, please check)

Tregonhawke: April 29th – 25th September
Freathy: 2nd July – 4th September
Sharrow: April 29th – 25th September
Tregantle: 29th April – 25th September

• Limited parking at Sharow, Freathy and Tregantle
• Public Toilets at Tregonhawke
• Cafes at Freathy and Tregonhawke
• Dogs allowed on beach all year