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Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall

Over 1km in length and world famous for surfing

The beach boasts rock pools at its northern and southern ends at low water. There are substantial sand dunes along its eastern boundary, which adjoins a golf course.

This magnificent bay is over a kilometre in length and is world famous for the many national and international surfing championships it hosts. If the surf's up then the beach is likely to be packed, especially in the summer months. It has a café and toilet facilities, together with car parking facilities.

DIRECTIONS:

Within half a mile of Newquay town, with continuous public footpaths to beach. Vehicular access is via public roads to car parks (N.B. Vehicular access can be restricted at peak periods). Bus service during the season.
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