Family Beaches
Things to Do: Beaches
Sennen Cove Beach, Nr Land's End, Cornwall (North Coast)
A white sandy beach backed by sand dunes and marum grass
The white sand and safe swimming areas make this beach a great destination for families. It’s also very popular with surfers and there is a surf school on the beach for those wanting to take to the waves.
Poldhu Cove Beach, Nr Helston, Cornwall (South Coast)
A small sandy cove with low cliffs on either side
The sandy cove is popular with surfers and swimmers. It’s also a popular location for sailing, jet skiing and windsurfing and zoning is used to increase safety on the water.
Woolacombe Village Beach, Woolacombe, Devon (North Coast)
Two miles of magnificent golden sand backed by sandy hills
The vibrant beach is a favourite with families and has a broad expanse of golden sand and offers reasonably safe swimming. Activities on the water include surfing, windsurfing and canoeing and zoning is used to increase safety.
This is a pretty cove with a sandy beach in the harbour at low tide. There are coastal walks in either direction and there’s also a cave on the beach that leads to a neighbouring cove.
This is one of the most beautiful coves in Cornwall and has been popular with sightseers since Victorian Times. The sandy beach has numerous caves to explore and although swimming is possible you should be wary of the tides.
