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Posted on 07/07/201725/11/2020 by james

Family beach day at Poldhu Cove

With the mid week weather hotting up earlier this week, we packed up and headed south to explore this pretty cove. With easy parking across the road and a short walk down to the shore, this beach is easy to access and has everything you’ll need for a good day out. The beach is big enough to not be cramped, but small enough to spot your friends or watch the little ones paddling in the water.

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The bay was calm this week and great for a dip or spot of paddle boarding, but the waves can pick up and is popular with surfers, either way it’s nice to know the beach is life guarded.

The added bonus at Poldhu Cove is the super little cafe, Poldhu Beach Cafe. Set on the left in the dunes It’s got a lot to offer and we found ourselves popping up every now and then for a refreshing drink, an ice cream, some lunch and even a wind break…so if you come slightly unprepared, there’s no need to panic!

So, with sandy feet and salty hair we packed up and headed home after enjoying this great little spot on the south coast of Cornwall. Be sure to pay a visit this summer.

Posted on 04/07/201715/07/2017 by james — Leave a comment

Photos of Cornwall: Dan Pattison

This month’s featured photographer is Dan Pattison….

View Dans photography website , Instagram and Youtube Channel for more beautiful photos and videos of Cornwall

Tell us a bit about yourself. How long have you been a photographer? Is it your full time job?

Photography has always been a strong interest i’ve held from when i was younger. I had always been interested in pursuing a career in the Navy so photography had always been a hobby/interest on the side. Just over a year ago i moved down to Cornwall to RNAS Culdrose near the Lizard, thats where i fell in love with Cornwall’s scenery !

Above: The magical Pedn Vounder beach in West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison

Do your photos have a focus?

My work has never had a particular focus, i started out with shooting aviation themed images but gradually started to experiment with landscapes to widen my audience. Aerial photography has been a recent addition to my portfolio with images captured from a drone.

A glorious aerial photo of the picturesque harbour of St Ives, West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison

What equipment do you use?

I use a NIKON DSLR with a 18-105mm lens and a 70-200mm telephoto lens. I also use a DJI Phantom 4 drone.

What is your favourite place in Cornwall?

This is a tricky one , there are so many stunning locations in Cornwall but my favourite place has to be Padstow and the North Cornwall Coastline.

The winding river Gannel with the beautiful sweeping sands of Crantock beach to the left, located on the outskirts of Newquay. © Dan Pattison

Do you have a favourite photo of Cornwall that you’ve taken?

My favourite image taken of Cornwall has to be a recent drone image taken from 400ft above Kynance Cove. (below)

Sunrise or sunset?

Sunset!

Sunset and waves on Godrevy beach, West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison

Any funny / horror stories from your photo expeditions?

Luckily I’ve not got any horror story to tell, but my weirdest moment was during a drone flight, discovering that Pedn Vounder beach is actually an unofficial nude beach ! I’ll say no more on that matter….

Amazing birds eye view of Porthcurno beach in West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison

Where are you headed next to shoot?

As Cornish people will know, the weather can be very unpredictable so in terms of choosing a location i just take every day as it comes !

Sea view of high tide on Pedn Vounder beach and Logan’s Rock in West Cornwall.

Are your photos available to buy?

As it stands my images are not available to buy at this time, but this is something i am working on. So stay tuned for updates!

Posted on 04/04/201704/04/2017 by james — Leave a comment

Cornwall in March

We love this shot by Carolyn Eaton of the dramatic Bedruthan Steps, located on the North Cornwall coast between Newquay and Padstow.

Pedn Vounder beach near Land’s End in West Cornwall. Possibly one of the most beautiful coves in Cornwall? Stunning photo by the super talented Kernow Shots.

One of our favourite things to do, walk along the sandy banks of the Camel Estuary in Padstow. Lovely shot by Pinecone16

Secret Cornish coves basking in the spring sunshine 🙂 Gorgeous photo by Gushead

We love this very Cornish scene taken by Anna from The Cornish Life, of a lone surfer walking back from catching some spring waves in St Agnes.

Even on a grey day St Ives looks beautiful. Stunning photo of St Ives harbour (taken from Porthminster beach) by the very talented Beachmuser. You can view more of her gorgeous photos and buy her prints online here.

Porthcurno beach. The most beautiful beach in Cornwall? Maybe this amazing long exposure shot by Kernow Shots will help you decide!

Gorgeous shot of Godrevy beach and lighthouse from behind the marram grass by Annac42 of The Cornish Life

Empty Cornish beaches during the spring. Lovely shot of Porthminster beach during a sunny day in St Ives by Hello My Name Is

One from our own travels around the coast- a day trip to St Ives. Pictured here is Smeaton’s Pier at low tide. Explore St Ives

Gorgeous photo by Beth Harris of one of the most iconic views of Cornwall – Wheal Coates mine in St Agnes overlooking Chapel Porth beach. I never get bored of seeing this view :-).

As the evenings get lighter, the sunsets get better! Fabulous shot of a surfer catching the last waves of the day as the sun sets over Constantine Bay beach near Padstow by Kate Whiston of Harbour Holidays

The gorgeous views across St Ives bay when we walked from Carbis Bay beach along the coastal path to Porthkidney Sands.

Another gorgeous Cornish sunset captured by Kris Field. This time on Holywell bay beach near Newquay, with the sun setting over the iconic Gull rock.

The breathtaking Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula West Cornwall. A must see for anybody visiting Cornwall. Photo by Chasing Cornish Light

Beautiful photo of Sennen Cove and adjoining Gwenver beach by Jo Harris

Posted on 28/02/201612/03/2016 by james — Leave a comment

Cornwall Photos – February

Send us your Cornwall photos on Instagram by using the hashtag #360beaches. Every month we will feature our favourite photos.

1st February.
A gorgeous winter sunset over Gwithian Beach. Photo by @Mwadd1

2nd February.
Bedruthan Steps showing how beautiful it is in the winter sun. Photo by Checkered Photography

3rd February.
A gorgeous shot of Porthcurno Beach, looking across to Pedn Vounder beach. Photo by Kernow Shots

3rd February.
Reflections in the sand on Pentewan Beach. Photo by Seakisses Cornwall

8th February.
Storm Imogen pounding Porthleven Harbour. Photo by Kernow Shots. For more spectacular images from Storm Imogen See our gallery here

10th February.
Cornish cliffs near Godrevy facing the tail end of Storm Imogen. Photo by @chrissincornwall

10th February.
The calm after the storm on Meanporth Beach in Falmouth. Photo by @seano100

11th February.
Gorgeous patterns in the sand at low tide on Polzeath beach. Photo by Anna Hedderly

11th February.
A rainbow over Polzeath Beach. Photo by Anna Hedderly

12th February.
Perranporth Beach stretches for over 3 miles at low tide. Perfect for winter beach walks. Photo by @bethharris94

13th February.
Two little boys enjoying the sand on Harbour beach, St Ives. Photo by @betty_p_

14th February.
Porthcurnick Beach. A gorgeous little beach on The Roseland with a fab ‘hidden’ cafe. Photo by @bethharris94

15th February.
Gorgeous morning sunshine on Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth. Photo by @seano100

15th February.
People enjoying Gyllyngvase beach during half term.

15th February.
Beautifully calm Carne Beach. Photo by @kernowcaroline

15th February.
Constantine Bay by @rowanramsden

16th February.
Beautiful colours during sunrise over Marazion Beach & St Michael’s Mount. Photo by @lucie_averill

16th February.
Reflections in the sand during low tide on Daymer Bay beach. Photo by @harbourlefts

18th February.
Sunrise over St Ives . Photo by @lucie_averill

21st February.
The rugged Cornish coast. Chapel Porth beach in St Agnes with Wheal Coates tin mine in the distance . Photo by @geo_c_scott

22nd February.
Footprints in the sand along the Camel Estuary in Padstow. Photo by @annahedderly

24th February.
Hues of blue with views stretching from St Agnes to St Ives. Photo by @360beaches

The iconic Wheal Coates mine in St Agnes, North Cornwall.

24th February.
Surfers enjoying the winter sun and waves on Fistral Beach, Newquay. Photo by @rachandz

25th February.
Clear blue skies on Chapel Porth beach, St Agnes. Photo by @hello_my_name_is

28th February.
A sunny sunday morning on Polkerris beach. Photo by @360beachescornwall

28th February.
Sunny winter walks on Perranporth Beach. Photo by @justcornwall

Posted on 18/02/201611/03/2016 by james — Leave a comment

Falmouth’s Beaches

As well as being a bustling maritime town, Falmouth is also home to 4 beautiful beaches. Located on the south side of the town, Falmouth’s beaches are all within walking distance of each other and connected via the coastal path, making it easy to ‘beach hop’ to your favourite. Starting at Maenporth, we travelled North along the coast path to nearby Swanpool beach, then on to Gyllyngvase Beach and last but not least Castle beach towards the tip of Falmouth Pendennis Point. Below is some photos from our journey showing you the beaches and the beautiful views along the way.

Gyllyngvase is Falmouth’s largest and most popular beach.

Castle beach and Pendennis Point, home to the impressive Pendennis Castle, an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII in 1540.

Posted on 17/02/201617/02/2016 by james — Leave a comment

Coastal Walks Cornwall: Constantine Bay to Harlyn Bay

Dream house overlooking Mother Iveys Bay beach

Parking: Small car park on Constantine Bay
Terrain: Moderate. Steps leaving Constantine Bay and Approaching Trevose Lighthouse
Toilets: Seasonal toilets in Constantine Bay car park and Harlyn Bay.
Duration: Allow 2-3 hours

Beautiful Constantine Bay beach in North Cornwall

Steps from Constantine Bay along to Booby’s bay

Booby’s Bay

The impressive Trevose head lighthouse, perched on top of 150ft granite cliffs guiding ships trading in the Bristol channel.

Steps up to Trevose Lighthouse.

Check our our spectacular aerial video of Padstow‘s beaches and surrounding areas that also features Trevose lighthouse and the RNLI lifeboat Station

The view out to sea from the coast path along the tip of Trevose Headland.

Spectacular views looking across Polventon Bay and Mother Ivey’s Bay.

A view of the award winning Padstow RNLI Lifeboat Station.

Cove after cove after cove…Inaccessible with untouched sand 🙂

Footprints on the sand on Mother Ivey’s bay looking out over Polventon Bay across to the Padstow RNLI lifeboat Station.

Mother Ivey’s Bay beach to myself 🙂

More house envy! And this one is for sale too!

Contender for ‘best bench view’ of the year?

Serious house envy! Complete with private beach and slipway…

Waves coming in on Harlyn Bay beach

Posted on 09/02/201609/02/2016 by james — Leave a comment

Storm Imogen Cornwall Photo Gallery

Storm Imogen batters St Ives in Cornwall - photo © Nick Pumphrey

Storm Imogen battered Cornwall through Sunday night and into Monday morning, bringing with it 80mph winds and wave heights of over 19m measured off the Cornish coast.

Here’s some of the most dramatic pictures taken on the Cornish coast, showing the awesome and devastating power of mother nature. Batten down those hatches and remember to stay safe 🙂

One of the best places to watch the storms. This was the scene from Porthleven harbour on Monday. Jaw dropping shot by local photographer Lizzie Churchill

Sennen Cove – Photo by @beccaknee

Seabirds try to escape the waves as they crash into Logan’s rock in Porthcurno – Awesome photo by local photographer Lee Searle

Amazing shot by Nick Pumphrey of waves hitting the West Pier in St Ives.

Jaw dropping capture by local photographer Aaron Parsons of Sennen Cove.

Waves crashing into the Pendeen coast in West Cornwall. Fantastic photo by Jonathan Snook

A very foamy Poldhu beach cafe

One of the more unusual (and popular) images from the storm was this unfortunate car that had been swallowed up by the sand whilst on Fistral beach car park :-/ We hope they didn’t get a ticket! Photo credit by @newquay_ninja

This dramatic photo shows how the extremely high tides on Perranporth beach have left The Watering hole Pub teetering on the edge of the sand bank, only a few meters from being washed away. UPDATE – the pub survived high tide yesterday evening 🙂

This great photo by Beachmuser showing Godrevy Lighthouse being pounded by waves

Porthmeor beach in St Ives completely swallowed up by the high tides. Photo by St Ives Surf School.

The Mermaid Inn Pub on Porth beach, Newquay where their beer garden was looking more like a sand pit!

Posted on 19/01/201610/02/2016 by james — Leave a comment

Coastal walks Cornwall: Polzeath to Daymer Bay

coastal walk from Polzeath to Daymer Bay North Cornwall

Parking: Polzeath and Daymer Bay both have parking near to the beach
Terrain: Easy. Steps down to Greenaway Beach
Toilets: Located in Polzeath and Daymer Bay (seasonal)
Refreshments: Lots of shops / cafes in Polzeath. Daymer bay beach shop (seasonal)
Duration: Allow 1-2 hours

Above: Low tide on Polzeath beach

Above: The bounciest grass EVER!

Stay nearby: Our top accommodation Pick…St Moritz Hotel

Our top accommodation pick is the beautiful St Moritz hotel, located within 5 minutes of Polzeath and Daymer Bay with stunning views overlooking the Camel Estuary and Atlantic ocean.

Above: The beautiful view looking out across the estuary towards Stepper Point headland with its iconic ‘Daymark’ chimney, built as a navigation beacon for seafarers.

Above: Lots of benches along the walk to sit and watch the world go by 🙂

Above: A yacht sailing into the Camel Estuary. That’s how to live!

Above: Steps down to Greenaway Beach. Greenaway beach is dog friendly all year, handy during the summer months when Polzeath’s dog restrictions come into force. Daymer Bay beach is also dog friendly all year.

Above: Arrived at Daymer Bay 🙂 If you have time we would definitely recommend that you keep going through Daymer Bay and (if the tide is out) walk along the sandy banks of the Camel Estuary towards Rock and Padstow. It’s one of our favourite walks 🙂

Posted on 25/11/201525/11/2015 by james — Leave a comment

November sunrise in Falmouth

Sunrise over Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth Cornwall

With the temperature a very fresh +2ºC, we scraped the ice off the car, put the heaters on full blast and headed for Falmouth. We followed the sunrise from Castle beach, along to Gyllyngvase and finally onto Swanpool admiring and capturing it’s beautiful colours. The best way to start the week 🙂

The gorgeous view from Castle beach. The sky glowing orange with Pendennis Castle silhouetted against the sky.

A very peaceful Gyllyngvase beach first thing 🙂

As i was taking a photo of the sunrise, a flock of birds flew right past the shot!

The view from Swanpool beach. If you look closely you will see somebody coming out of the water! Brrr

Posted on 04/09/201506/10/2015 by james — Leave a comment

Cornwall in August

3rd August – Porthcurno Beach by @beachmuser

What more beautiful way to welcome August by this stunning photo by twitter user Beachmuser overlooking Porthcurno and Pedn Vounder Beach on the Lizard Peninsula, West Cornwall. Jodie’s beautiful photographs are available to buy from her website here

7th August – The Camel Estuary by @TheSeafood

A beautiful calm morning along the Camel Estuary in Padstow, North Cornwall. Photo by Rick Stein Seafood Restaurant

8th August – Fistral Beach by @boardmasters81

Cornwall in August is home to Boardmasters Festival, 6 adrenalin fuelled days of surfing, skating and music held on the world famous Fistral Beach. This awesome photo captures the atmosphere of the surfing contest perfectly. Check out info for next years festival here

8th August – Porthmeor beach in St Ives by @seantaylorart

Summer in St Ives in full swing! Gorgeous photo of Porthmeor beach by local artist Sean Taylor.

9th August – Porth Joke beach in Newquay by @aerialcornwall

Aerial Cornwall picked the perfect day to capture this beautiful aerial shot of Porth Joke beach in Newquay. Love it!

10th August – Porthcothan Bay in Padstow by @hbriggs2013

Another beautiful day in Cornwall. Gorgeous photo of Porthcothan Bay near Padstow in North Cornwall.

August 10th – Location unknown by @acornblue

And the beautiful day turned into a beautiful night 🙂

August 11th – Holywell Bay beach in Newquay by @360beaches

The beautiful evenings just kept coming…

12th August – Watergate Bay beach in Newquay by @shaggyisgod

and coming…:-)

12th August – Hayle Towans by @cherishcottages

Where ever you were, Cornwall was being treated to spectacular sunsets. This is the view from Hayle beach across to St Ives.

15th August – Tolcarne beach in Newquay by @psphotography79

15th August – Daymer Bay in Padstow by @360beaches

15th August – Porth beach in Newquay by @wildexplorer

18th August – Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula by @laurenpotts

19th August – Gwithian towans in Hayle by @welikeideas

20th August – Mawagn Porth beach in Newquay by @thescarlethotel

Even when the sun isn’t shining it’s still beautiful…

22nd August – Watergate Bay beach in Newquay by @360beaches

The sun was still missing, with steel skies covering Watergate bay, but that’s not enough to put off the local surfers!

24th August – Crantock beach in Newquay by @360beaches

But we were soon back, and back with a bang! One of the most beautiful sunsets i’ve ever seen over Crantock beach. The surfer walking across the shot was the icing on the cake 🙂

27th August – Watergate Bay beach in Newquay by @watergatebay

Normal service had resumed…the sun was out and the beaches were busy again!

28th August – Gwithian Towans in Hayle by @mingtangevans

Bliss

28th August – Fistral beach in Newquay by @360beaches

What a perfect way to end August…with a sunset on Fistral beach. Here’s to a sunny September!

Posted on 20/08/201526/08/2015 by james — Leave a comment

Sunset in Cornwall – Holywell Bay Beach, Newquay

sunset time-lapse Holywell Bay beach, Newquay Cornwall

We may be a little biased, but in our mind there’s no better place to watch a sunset than on a Cornish beach with the sand between your toes, the fresh sea breeze on your face and the soothing sounds of the waves lapping against the shore.

To show you just how magical they are, we recently took a trip to Holywell Bay beach, located just outside of Newquay and filmed the sunset. We clambered up the huge sand dunes to get the best view, put down a blanket and watched as the sky glowed pink and the sun dipped below the horizon, gull rock beautifully silhouetted to its side. They say the best things in life are free, and a sunset in Cornwall is certainly one of them 🙂 if you’re on holiday in Cornwall, make sure you take the time to see one!

A big tip for sunsetters…
Cornwall has lots of microclimates. If the weather is cloudy inland it doesn’t necessarily mean its cloudy on the coast and visa-versa, so before you set off check out our live beach webcams page, which will give you a great indication of what the weather is like on the coast!

Posted on 05/08/201505/08/2015 by james — Leave a comment

VIDEO: St Ives, Cornwall

The picturesque fishing town of St Ives in West Cornwall is home to golden sandy beaches, bustling cobbled streets, independent shops and many art galleries including the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth Museum. This video by Chris Rule of Shiney Eye, filmed during the April bank holiday captures the town’s atmosphere perfectly. Make sure you watch the whole video because the ending is beautiful.

For more videos from Chris check out his Youtube page and his commercial work Shiney Eye

If you weren’t already daydreaming about St Ives after watching the video, check out all of St Ives beautiful beaches below 🙂 Click each beach for more info!

1. Carbis Bay beach
A beautiful sheltered beach, surrounded by lush greenery with an easy train link to the town.

2. Porthminster Beach
As you step out of St Ives railway station you are practically on Porthminster beach! Lots of space and great for families.

3. Harbour Beach
Right in the heart of St Ives with a lovely vibrant atmosphere.

4. Bamaluz Beach
A tidal beach, tucked away behind the harbour wall and dog friendly all year round!

5. Porthgwidden Beach
The perfect sun trap, sheltered by ‘the island’.

6. Porthmeor Beach
St Ives’ largest beach, popular with surfers and has the famous Tate Gallery as a backdrop. Not bad!

Posted on 03/08/201503/08/2015 by james — Leave a comment

VIDEO: Freediving Kynance Cove, Cornwall

Kynance Cove is one of Cornwall’s most iconic locations, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It’s dramatic towering rock stacks, soft white sand and turquoise water make it one of the most unique and magical places on earth.

Like most people, we’ve only ever seen Kynance Cove from above the water so we were amazed when we watched this video filmed from below the water…turns out it’s just as beautiful!

The video features freedivers Georgina Miller, Bart Lubecki and Daan Verhoeven of Aquacity Freediving exploring the underwater gullies of Kynance Cove, uncovering a beautiful underwater world…Sit back and enjoy 🙂

Learn how to be free in water with Aquacity Freediving

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Timelapse: Crantock Beach, Newquay Cornwall

Timelapse video of Crantock Beach Newquay Cornwall

Click here to find out more about Crantock Beach

Posted on 29/07/201529/07/2015 by james — Leave a comment

Aerial Video of West Cornwall

Sit back and enjoy this beautiful aerial showreel filmed by Aerial Cornwall. The two minute video features some of Cornwall’s most iconic locations including Kynance Cove, The Minack Theatre, Loe Bar and Porthcurno Beach, all shot from the sky enabling you to see them from a totally new perspective. How many places can you spot? Check out Aerial Cornwall‘s website for more stunning videos of Cornwall!