GLORIOUS BEACHES are
within easy striking distance:
Our favourite is Polridmouth, situated below Menabilly, the
inspiration for Daphne du Maurier’s book “Rebbecca”. Accessible
by footpath or by boat, this is an idyllic spot, where families
for generations have spent happy days rockpooling, playing
cricket and swimming in the shallow waters. A magical spot for a
sunny summer evening, around driftwood barbeques…The adventure
begins with the small car Ferry across the river from Boddinick
to Fowey!
Tucked around the next bay is another gem of a beach; Polkerris
Beach. (www.polkerrisbeach.com
). This is a sheltered sandy beach, with a picturesque harbour
wall, moorings for boats and a well equipped water sports
facility. RYA recognised lessons in sailing and windsurfing can
be booked. All this, plus the wonderful Sam’s on the Beach
Restaurant and Rashleigh Inn pub for delicious food while your
children play! |
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Lansallos Beach
is a tiny hidden secret of a perfect smuggler’s cove; dramatic
in winter and a suntrap in summer. You get to the beach via a
well maintained footpath (1/2 mile). It is never crowded, and
perfect for picnics.
At low tide the
rockpools are full interesting things, but not so good for
swimming as the currents can be strong. |
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Talland Bay is a
slightly further drive, but it is worth it! For those with very
little children it is well served by a lovely little café and
shop, safe paddling and swimming and lots of rock pools.
In Fowey, Readymoney Beach is another perfect sandy and safe
spot for tiny children. You can park nearby in the Fowey public
car park, and the restaurants and shops of Fowey are within 10
minutes’ walk.
For those who enjoy a challenge, Lantic Bay is undoubtedly the
most beautiful of all the surrounding beaches – a long stretch
of golden sand provides space and beauty for a glorious day in
the sun. It feels like you have stumbled across a well kept
secret! But it is accessed only by boat or a very steep
footpath, which is not for the fainthearted at the end of a long
day! Consult an OS map to find it from the Coastal Path, or the
nearby National Trust car park - and don’t carry too much kit! |
