Surfing and Bodyboarding
Things to Do: Surfing and Bodyboarding
Little Perhaver Beach, Nr St Austell, Cornwall (South Coast)
A small sandy beach that’s sheltered by harbour walls
This is a small family beach at the heart of Gorran Haven. Fishing and sight seeing trips are available from the sea front and it’s also possible to walk to the neighbouring beach at low tide.
This is a popular family beach that forms part of a one mile long stretch of sand. Activities in and on the water include swimming, diving, surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and fishing.
Penhale Sands, together with Perran Sands and Perranporth Beach form a three mile stretch of golden sands. Large sand dunes back the beaches and are fun to explore. The beaches are popular with surfers.
Putsborough Sands Beach, Nr Croyde, Devon (North Coast)
Miles of golden sand, open to the Atlantic and great bathing
There are rock pools for toddlers, surfing for the athletic and walking for the more relaxed. Generally uncommercialised, there is a small beach café, ample parking, a toilet block and a small caravan park, where booking is essential.
Saunton Sands Beach, Nr Barnstaple, Devon (North Coast)
Three miles of flat sand backed by large dunes
The long sandy beach at Saunton has plenty of room for beach games and is the ideal place for a family day out. It’s also a popular location for water sports enthusiasts and the surfing is great for beginners.
