The North Cornwall coast has some of the best beaches in the country, with many beaches suitable for families. There are also a number of excellent surfing beaches.

There are picturesque coastal villages to visit too, such as Port Isaac or Boscastle. Also of interest is the ruined castle at Tintagel, rumoured to be the Camelot of Arthurian legend.

For the walker, the coastal scenery is spectacular and inland the north of Bodmin Moor can be explored, including Brown Willy the highest point in Cornwall. The Camel Trail can also be walked or cycled.

The region is easily accessible via the A30, A38 and A39 roads.


Bedruthan Steps. A large sandy beach with spectacular scenery. Very steep steps to the beach, not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Dogs allowed all year. Bedruthan Steps Details

Boobys Bay. A wide sandy beach with many rock pools and popular with surfers. Access is by climbing down over rocks. Dogs allowed all year. Boobys Bay Details
Bossiney Haven. A pleasant sandy cove which is completely covered by high tide. Access to the beach is via steep steps which are not suitable for wheel chairs or push chairs. Dogs allowed all year. Bossiney Haven Details
Bude. A large seaside resort with an excellent beach called Summerleaze which includes a free tidal swimming pool. Dogs allowed all year. Bude Details
Chapel Porth. A spacious grey sand beach popular with families. All facilities are close by and access to the beach is via a short walk over rocks. Dogs allowed all year. Chapel Porth Details
Crackington Haven. A large sandy beach with plenty of rock pools and a slipway to the beach. There are excellent views from the 400 foot cliffs. Dog ban in summer. Crackington Haven Details
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