Crantock Beach
Crantock Beach, Crantock, Cornwall TR8
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About Crantock Beach
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West Pentire Headland
naturalWest Pentire Headland is a worthwhile natural stop near Pentire, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.
0.5 km away
Crantock Coastal Village
tourismCrantock is a coastal civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, two miles (3 km) southwest of Newquay. As a programmatic destination page, it works well as a hub for nearby beaches, walks, heritage sites, food spots and local itinerary links across CornwallMagazine.
0.5 km away
Fistral Beach
beachThe home of British surfing, Fistral catches the full force of the North Atlantic swells and hosts international surfing competitions every summer. The beach is wide, the waves consistent, and the surf culture deeply embedded — Newquay's entire character has been shaped by the sport that arrived here in the 1960s. Even non-surfers find the spectacle of the breaks irresistible.
0.8 km away
Porth Joke
beachPorth Joke is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Pentire, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
0.8 km away
Holywell Bay Sand Dunes
naturalHolywell Bay Sand Dunes is a worthwhile natural stop near Holywell, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.
2.5 km away
Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
tourismAn aquarium set into the clifftop above Towan Beach, Blue Reef Newquay is particularly strong on the marine life of Cornish waters — from the diverse species of the rocky reef to the occasional sunfish that appear offshore in summer. The walk-through ocean tunnel puts visitors among sharks and rays in a way that remains genuinely exciting whatever your age.
2.5 km away