Porthgwidden Beach, St Ives, Cornwall (South Coast)

A sandy, sheltered cove, popular with children.

Porthgwidden is a small, sandy beach which is popular for those families with small children. It is a delightful sun-trap with safe bathing and lifeguards on patrol during the summer season. The beach is convenient for the town and also has a good restaurant close by.

Church Cove, Helston, Cornwall (South Coast)

A picturesque sandy cove with lots of rockpools.

A popular, sandy cove with plenty of rockpools. Easy, level access to the beach.