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| Description:Gwithian
Towans beach is effectively the middle part of Hayle Sands,
a huge sandy beach which stretches from the Hayle Estuary
to Gwithian Towans and Godrevy Point. Gwithian Towns beach
is popular with surfers and for families there is plenty of
sand |
Directions:Gwithian Towans is about 4 miles from Hayle and
20 miles from Truro. Approach Hayle on the A30 from east or
west. At the Loggans Moor roundabout take the turning for
Hayle. Shortly after the roundabout there is a double roundabout.
At the 2nd roundabout turn right onto the Gwithian/Portreath
road the B3301. Shortly before Gwithian turn left onto a small
road to Gwithian Towans (signposted to Gwithian Towans) |
Parking:Just after the turning to Gwithian Towans there are
two small car parks. You can park here and walk across the
dunes to pick up the coast path to Gwithian Towans. There
is a much larger car park at Gwithian Towans |
Toilets:Yes at Gwithian Towans |
Facilities:None |
Activities:Surfing |
Safety:There are extensive sand dunes above the beach but
the dunes end abruptly at 30 foot cliffs which are crumbly |
Dogs:Dogs are banned at Gwithian Towans beach from 1st May
to September 30th (8am to 7pm) |
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