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Gwenver Beach
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty: 2025 Daily 17 May - 28 September Patrol times 10am-6pm
Gwithian Beaches
North Beach RNLI Lifeguards are on duty 2025 Easter School Holidays 05 April - 21 April Weekends Only 26 April - 27 April Daily 03 May - 28 September Weekends Only 04 October -...
Gyllyngvase Beach
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty daily: 2025 Daily 17 May - 28 September Patrol times 10am-6pm

Harlyn
Harlyn Harlyn Bay is a large sandy beach 3 miles from Padstow. It is sheltered and safe so an ideal choice for families, especially as it has lifeguards through the summer month...

Hayle
Hayle Hayle was a very busy cargo port in the days of copper and tin mining and is situated in the mouth of the Hayle River. The estuary with it's muddy tidal flats is a popular...
Hayle Towans Beach
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty 2025 Easter School Holidays 05 April - 21 April Weekends Only 26 April - 27 April Daily 03 May - 28 September Weekends Only 04 October - 19 October O...

Helford River
Helford River Helford Village & Helford Passage Helford village and Helford Passage are situated on opposite sides of the Helford River. The river provides great shelter from th...

Holywell Bay
Holywell Bay Holywell Bay has a lovely sandy beach backed by sand dunes. There are lots of rock pools to explore and a stream runs through the beach. The large twin rocks just o...
Kennack Beach
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty 2025 Daily 17 May - 28 September Patrol times 10am-6pm

Kennack Sands
Kennack Sands Kennack Sands is made up of two beaches which are adjacent. They are both lovely sandy beaches and popular with families as they have level walking facilities and...

Lamorna
Lamorna Lamorna Cove is a pretty little fishing village. It has a stony beach and a small granite harbour. Commercial fishing no longer takes place at Lamorna but it is now popu...

Looe
East Looe Looe is a fishing town that is divided by the River Looe into East Looe and West Looe. East Looe has tiny streets that contain the bulk of the shops, restaurants and p...
Lusty Glaze Beach
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty: 2025 Daily 19 July - 7 September Patrol times 10am-6pm
Mackerel Sky
Mackerel Sky This highly desirable boutique style, first floor apartment offers a romantic break with comfortable, light, spacious accommodation for two. Its coastal location is...

Malpas
Malpas Malpas is situated on the Truro River which is tidal. It is a yacht haven as it is very sheltered and safe. Large ships also lay up at Malpas.

Marazion
Marazion Marazion is situated in Mounts Bay and has a long sandy beach which is a great place for kite surfing. St Michaels Mount is accessed via Marazion. At low tide it is pos...

Mawgan Porth
Mawgan Porth Situated mid way between Padstow and Newquay, Mawgan Porth is a lovely sandy cove with cliffs at either end and backed by dunes. Mawgan Porth is a popular surfing b...

Mermaid Fishing Trips
Mermaid II Fishing Trips Penzance is a fantastic port for fishing trips, with its venerable maritime history and proximity to Britain’s best fishing waters. Taking in the breath...

Mermaid Pleasure Trips
Mermaid II Pleasure Trips Mermaid Pleasure Trips offer a variety of different boat trips to suit everyone. Take the family on a sea safari - join a wildlife cruise and get a cha...

Mevagissey
Mevagissey Mevagissey is a delightful fishing port with bags of character. The harbour consists of an inner and outer harbour. Mevagissey is a popular tourist destination and is...
Mexico Towans Beach
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty: 2025 Daily 19 July - 7 September Patrol times 10am-6pm

Mollie May Boat Trips - Porthleven & Newlyn
Experience the stunning Cornish coastline aboard the Mollie May , a traditional fishing boat offering unforgettable Mollie May boat trips from the historic harbours of Porthleve...

Mousehole
Mousehole Mousehole is a pretty fishing village just west of Penzance and Newlyn. It is famous for it's Christmas light displays and people come from all over the place to see t...

Mullion
Mullion Mullion Cove was completed in 1895 when pilchard fishing was the main local industry. Signs of this remain with the existence of the old pilchard cellar and net store, b...

Mullion Cove
** Please note that these boat trips from Mullion Cove are not operating this year ** Mullion Cove is a small fishing harbour on the west coast of the Lizard Peninusula. Just of...

Mylor
Mylor Mylor has a large yachting marina and is therefore a popular destination for sailors. It is very pretty. Sea Fishing in Mylor Many different species of flat fish can be ca...

Newlyn
Newlyn Newlyn is a busy fishing port and is the base for a large fishing fleet. The fish market is situated on the quay and is a bustling place in the mornings when the fish are...

Newquay
Newquay Harbour Newquay Harbour is a working fishing harbour protected by two walls. Towan beach is situated on the east of the harbour. The harbour dries out at low tide. The w...
Northcott Beach
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty: 2025 Daily 19 July - 7 September Patrol times 10am-6pm

Orca Sea Safaris
Orca Sea Safaris Orca Sea Safaris, one of Cornwall's top boat trips, offer wildlife watching and coastal safaris in some of the UK’s most stunning waters. Leaving from Falmouth...
