Crantock Beach

Crantock Beach is a stunning sweeping expanse of fine golden sand backed by endless grassy dunes on the outskirts of Newquay.

The grassy dunes, known as Rushy Green, are also an important wildlife habitat. A wonderful spot for swimming, snorkelling, surfing and wind-surfing with board/canoe hire on the beach. You may even spot dolphins too! High cliffs south of the beach provide shelter from the wind, making it a calm and peaceful spot to relax. Towards the beach’s western end, there is a significant gap in the cliffs with a cave known as Piper’s Hole, and at low tide, you can explore the cave, which has carvings dating back over 100 years.

Barely a 15 minute drive outside of Newquay, it can feel like a different world here – handy for avoiding the summer crowds!