Perranporth Beach
Perranporth
A nearly 5-kilometre-long expanse of sand with natural rock pools at low tide, and a beach bar right on the sand.
Perranporth Beach lies about 13 km southwest of Newquay. At low tide the sand stretches nearly 5 km, making it one of Cornwall's longest beaches, with large dunes behind it. Near the Chapel Rock, rock pools are exposed at low tide and are safe for paddling. There are many surf schools, and lifeguards patrol in summer. The 'Watering Hole' bar on the beach is said to be the only bar in Britain built on the sand.
Deep in the dunes are the remains of an ancient chapel dedicated to St Piran, patron saint of Cornwall. A clifftop coast path leads on to St Agnes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Holywell Bay
- Crantock Beach
- Wheal Coates & St Agnes Coast
- Fistral Beach
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Huer's Hut
- Towan Beach & Newquay Harbour
- Newquay Zoo