Surfing and Bodyboarding
Things to Do: Surfing and Bodyboarding
A quiet sand and shingle beach situated in an attractive rocky cove. There are lots of rock pools to explore at low tide and some of the shells on the beach have been washed up from the Caribbean on the Gulf Stream.
Watergate Bay Beach, Nr Newquay, Cornwall (North Coast)
This fantastic mile long sandy beach is popular with surfers and great for families
Newquays biggest and most spectacular of beaches is 3 miles out of town on the coast road towards Padstow. Your first glimpse of the bay as you come over the top of the hill is one of the most memorable views in Cornwall.
Great Western Beach, Newquay, Cornwall (North Coast)
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.
Hartland Quay Beach, Hartland Quay, Devon (North Coast)
Sand, rock pools and rocks to scramble over.
Beach set in a bay backed by spectacular cliffs. Plenty of rock pools to explore.
The fine sand and dunes make this a popular beach with families. The beach also benefits from high waves and is a big hit with the surfers. There is also a surf school for those who are keen to join the action on the water.
