Description:Newquay has a world wide reputation for surfing and comprises four beaches - Towan Beach, Great Western Beach, Tolcarne Beach and Lusty Glaze. Together they form a huge expanse of sand at low tide. The beaches are ideal for families and surfers and there are excellent facilities, though Newquay does get very busy. There are roads down to Towan, Great Western & Tolcarne, but steep steps down to Lusty Glaze. To the west of the town there is also Fistral Beach which is treated separately in this guide

Directions:Newquay is 50 miles from Plymouth and 81 miles from Exeter. Approach from the east or west on the A30 and at Indian Queens turn north at the roundabout onto the A39. Proceed until the next roundabout then turn left onto the A392 and follow the A392 to arrive at the west of Newquay. Alternatively continue on the A39 and turn left at the 2nd roundabout and follow the A3059 to arrive at the east of Newquay

Parking:Plenty of car parks

Toilets:Yes

Facilities:Shops,cafe's,restaurants,hotels,amusement arcades

Activities:Surfing

Safety:No details available

Dogs:Dogs allowed all year in the harbour, Towan and Great Western beaches. Dogs banned Easter Day to October 1 on Tolcarne. Dogs banned 8am to 7pm Whitsun to 1st September on Lusty Glaze
 






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