Beaches |
With the possible loss of Polgaver Beach at Carlyon Bay here are no 'official' naturist beaches in Cornwall. Although there is some suggestion that use might still be possible - see the comment from Jason on the Polgaver Beach page.
Although those listed below are believed to have 'tolerated' use by naturist, users are always recommended to act with care until familiar with the circumstances at each beach.
While we have included beaches of which we are aware, we are sure that others of the many secluded spots on the Cornish coast are used discreetly by naturists. Your sensitive use of these places will help to ensure that the present tolerance continues as all those listed are "tolerated".
Don't leave valuables in your car at any remote car park!
Beaches on which there is a dog ban are identified although we would not recommend taking dogs on to beaches for any length of time, especially in warm weather - remember their needs, particularly shade and water!
OVER two decades, the quality of the South West's bathing waters has been transformed and the region now has the most Blue Flag beaches in the UK.
Now Beach Live gives visitors live information on risks to bathing water quality caused by overflows in the public sewage network. Overflows are rare and help protect homes from internal flooding but can affect water quality.
Flexbury, near Bude
Penhale Sands Holywell Bay near Perranporth
Porthkidney Carbis Bay, St Ives
The Strangles Crackington Haven
"I spent an afternoon last year sunbathing naked at
Sennen Cove in a fairly isolated spot. None of the few people who were nearby
or passed took any real
notice. If this is not an 'official' naturist beach I suggest that it is very
nude tolerant." - Charity
Arthur's Beach, near Falmouth
Berepper Gunwalloe Cove near Helston
Downderry (Lord Elliott's Beach) near Looe
Great Perhaver near Gorran Haven, Mevagissey
Pednevounder Porthcurno, near Lands End
Polgaver Carlyon Bay, near St Austell - Beach possibly no longer available! See comment on Polgaver page - Beach in Private ownership
Rosemullion Head Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth
Vault Beach Gorran Haven, Mevagissey