Lies on the northern edge of Newquay and close to the east end of the town. Railway station close to taxi ranks and bus stops. Access from town via steep road that ends as slipway to beach.
Newquay Tourist Information Centre
Municipal Offices
Marcus Hill
Newquay
Tel: 01637 854020
Fax: 01637 854030
Contact via email
Things to Do
Great Western Beach, Newquay, Cornwall |
Tolcarne Beach Apartments
Luxury apartments situated on beautiful sandy beach, idyllic location
Sands Resort Hotel
Purpose built family resort with sport, relaxation and childcare facilities
Hendra Holiday Park
It will be a holiday to remember staying at our award winning family friendly holiday park!
Newquay Zoo
Experience the wildlife at Newquay Zoo.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Dive into the deep - we’re going Under the Sea celebrating man’s exploits under the water!
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.
There is good disabled access and beach facilities include toilets, cafes, deck chair hire, surfboard hire and lifeguard cover during the summer months. The beach is also fairly close to the centre of Newquay.
What's on offer...
- Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
- Sandy
- Rock Pools
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Cafe / Shop
- Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
- Dogs Allowed All Year (access may be restricted May to Sept)
- Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
- Rocky
- Cliffs
- Canoeing
- Slipways
- Surfboard Hire
- Disabled Visitor Facilities
- Walking Trails nearby
Beach awards...
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Restormel Borough Council Contact
Newquay
Cornwall
Tel: 01637 854009
