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Beaches

There is are plenty of beaches to visit from Gwedna Barns being ideally situated for both coastlines.  The beaches offer a wide range of differing opportunities from horse riding, body boarding, rock pooling, paddle boarding and just pure enjoyment of being by the seaside.

To get further information visit Cornwall Beach Guide.

Some beaches which we suggest and are within a short drive are listed below -

Porthkidney Beach

Fifteen minute drive from Gwedna takes you to Porthkidney Beach, on the other side of the estuary from the three miles of golden sand at Hayle. Accessed from the church at Lelant, the beach drops gently towards the sea.  There is limited parking.

To find out further information please visit Beach Guide this will open in a new page.

Sennen Beach

A 25 minute drive from Gwedna takes you to the Beautiful Sennen Beach, on the south coast, close to Lands End .  The sandy beach is next to the town of Sennen with convenient and ample parking along with other facilities. Visit the Beach Guide for more information (opens in new window).

Praa-Sands Beach

A fifteen minute drive from Gwedna takes you to Praa Sands, on the south coast . One of several sandy beaches in clkose proximity along the south coast,  with immediate access to all the facilities within the town of Praa Sands.  There is ample parking.

Please visit the Beach Guide for further information, this page will open in a new window.

Marazion Beach

A fifteen minute drive from Gwedna takes you to Marazion Beach, on the south coast .   The beach is overlooked by St Michael's Mount (National Trust), with a causeway to the island at low tide (boat at high tide). Cafe and other facilities run along  the sea front and in the town. There is a large childrens playground, and seperate childrens fairground rides during the summer. There is ample parking.  For more information visit the Beach Guide (opens in a new window).

Nanjizel Beach

A 25 minute drive from Gwedna takes you to the small and remote Nanjizal Beach, on the south coast, close to Lands End .  The sandy beach has a dramatic mix of rock formations and caves, with the stunning  chasm of Zawn Peggy.  No close facilities. 

To find out more information please visit the Beach Guide this opens as a new page.

Porthmeor Beach

A twenty five minute drive from Gwedna takes you to Porthmeor Beach, on the west side of St Ives and overlooked by Tate St Ives . One of several sandy beaches within St Ives itself providing immediate access to all the facilities within the town.  There is ample parking in St Ives.

For further information please visit Beach Guide this page will open in a new window.

Porthcurno Beach

A 25 minute drive from Gwedna takes you to Porthcurno Beach, on the south coast, close to Lands End.  The beach is overlooked by open air Minack Theatre. Cafe, ample parking and other facilities are a short walk from the beach.  The Telegraphy Museum is located in the village, a short walk from the beach.

For more information visit Beach Guide this page opens in a new window.

Perranuthnoe Beach

A fifteen minute drive from Gwedna takes you to Perranuthnoe Beach, on the south coast .   Also known as Perran Sands, there There is ample parking.

To find out more information visit Beach Guide, this page opens in a new window.

Kynance Cove

A 25 minute drive from Gwedna takes you to the picturesque Kynance Cove, on the south coast, on the Lizard peninsulad .  There is a conveniant National Trust car park above the sandy beaches and caves, with a cafe and other facilities on the beach.  For more information visit the Beach Guide (opens in a new page).

Gwithian Beach

Ten minute drive from Gwedna takes you to Gwithian Beach, part of the three miles of golden sand at Hayle. Overlooking Godrevey Lighthouse the beach drops gently towards the sea and there are rocky areas with small naturally formed paddling areas. There is ample parking, a shop and cafe.

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