Kynance Cove

Renowned for its white sand, turquoise sea, and rock stacks, this classic north Cornish beach has a blanket of golden sand and a towering dune system.

Its clear, azure water is perfect for snorkelling and swimming, and the extraordinary serpentine rock towers encourage daredevil jumpers. At low tide, you can scour the towering rock stacks and the caves with names such as The Parlour and The Drawing Room. If all this excitement makes you peckish, you can find an eco-friendly café that sells Cornish pasties, fresh sandwiches, baguettes, homemade cakes, scones and cream teas, and beach goods just above the beach.

From Kynance, there is a fantastic 2-mile scenic walk around the coast to Lizard Point, mainland UK’s most southerly point. Most probably one of the most photographed and painted beauty spots in Cornwall, the contrast between the cove’s white sand beach and the dark red and green serpentine rock creates a sensational sight.