tolcarne Fistral towan P DWC LG P DWC LG DWC LG the harbour LG A new beach every day of the week with some to spare. The UK's most famous surfing location, Fistral beach, is always worth a visit. Whether you want to ride the Atlantic rollers or enjoy the more conventional seaside pursuits, this popular, west facing, dune- backed stretch of golden sand will not disappoint. It hosts a number of national and international surfing competitions which, during summer months, draw thousands of spectators, creating a real buzz on the beach. E8 Newquay's historic port also offers a small but perfectly formed beach which gets much smaller at high tide! The Harbour is a favourite spot with families because it's so sheltered and offers safe bathing. It's also where the RNLI launch their sea rescues. E10 Towan is the beach closest to the town centre where it can be accessed by steps down from the Killacourt or via a short but steep incline at the end of Beach Road. Because of its central position, this area does get busy with those seeking the more traditional beach activities and it is where you will find the most photographed feature in the area - The Island, a rocky outcrop with a private residence perched on its peak. F10 At low tide beach users can walk past The Island to reach Great Western beach but when the tide is in, this area can be approached from Cliff Road down a steep slope next to The Great Western Hotel. The cliffs backing this beach give shade in the afternoons. F11 Walk further along Cliff Road for steps or a steep winding slope down to Tolcarne beach, with its brightly painted beach huts. This crescent shaped bay offers more than just golden sand and easy swimming. The famous Tolcarne Wedge is ideal for boogie boarding. F12 Enjoy the spectacular views over Newquay Bay and beyond while you take a short stroll across the Barrowfields towards Lusty Glaze and its unique beachside complex. Reached by a steep flight of steps, it offers an almost infinite selection of water, cliff and land based activities. For the rush of a lifetime, dare you try their exhilarating zip wire ride across this lovely horseshoe- shaped cove? E14 Popular with visitors with walking difficulties, Porth beach is level with the road and allows some parking on great western crantock fistral P LG

porth the gannel lusty glaze watergate bay Beach Safety whipsiderry the sands. It's ideal for families, offering safe bathing and a sheltered location. E15 If you crave a quieter spot and can cope without the usual beach facilities, then the long walk down steep steps to Whipsiderry beach could be a small price to pay. C15 You'll need walking boots, or a scenic bus ride, to reach Watergate Bay. This glorious stretch of golden sand is home to the Extreme Academy which offers an abundance of waterborne and beach based activities aimed to thrill the most jaded adrenaline junky. A17 Most of Newquay beaches have, or are close to, superb facilities and excellent eateries and are very popular but for those who enjoy nature at its most natural, head to the Gannel Estuary ( I11) - a very special conservation area, teeming with wildlife. Enjoy a visit but please be respectful of its ecological sensitivity. The river is tidal and a dangerous place to swim or wade and you need to avoid high tide in order to walk right around the estuary. During the summer, a passenger ferry will take you across to the Crantock side from the Fernpit Café in Riverside Crescent ( F5). Be safe - buy a tide timetable and plan your day. Think also of other hazards that lurk at the seaside. Stay out of the mid- day sun and slip on a shirt, slap on a hat, slop on the sunscreen are familiar messages to help you avoid sunburn and heat stroke. Being cut off by the tide or stuck up a cliff, swimming on a full stomach, after alcohol, out of your depth, or beyond your capabilities are also obvious risks, as is the danger of using inflatables on the water. A lesser- known hazard are rips - strong currents that run out to sea that can taken even the strongest swimmers out of their depth. Rips are particularly powerful in larger surf or around estuaries. Always read and obey beach safety signs and comply with instructions given by RNLI Lifeguards. Teams patrol daily between 10am- 6pm from mid- May to the end of September on all these beaches, except The Harbour & Whipsiderry ( Lusty Glaze has its own cover). Their primary role is to manage the beach, set up separate zones for bathing and surfing and provide close supervision of those in the water, so use the correct zone for your particular activity. Also remember wet sand is unstable - don't dig deep holes, the sides could collapse and engulf a child, and, similarly, don't let children bury their siblings in the sand. If you see someone in difficulty, tell a Lifeguard or call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Enjoy our beaches but stay safe! TOILETS CAFE RESTAURANT SHOP BAR DOGS+ OK DOGS+ RESTRICT BUS SERVICE ACCESS DWC - DISABLED WC PARKING LG - LIFEGUARD P DWC LG P P DWC LG P