Bossiney haven
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.6716° N, lon 4.7380° W●Sandy beach · Tintagel
Bossiney havenBeach
Bossiney haven is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Tintagel.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Tintagel
Bossiney haven is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Tintagel.
This is one of Cornwall's quieter spots with few or no facilities on site. Bring what you need for the day, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Tintagel for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Around the sand
Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Tintagel for food and a wider look around.
Benoath Cove
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The next stretch of coast toward Benoath Cove.
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Trebarwith Strand
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Bossiney haven
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking on site is limited or absent. Check locally before you travel, and allow time to walk in.
Dogs are welcome year-round. Keep them under control and clean up after them.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
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A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Bossiney haven
Start on the sand, then walk into Tintagel or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Tintagel and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited / none on site — check locally
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Tintagel.Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
Bossiney haven and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Around Bossiney haven
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Nearby places
Benoath Cove
Trebarwith Strand
Tregardock
Barras Nose (Headland, not a beach, but adjacent to coastal spots)
Brenda’s at Tintagel
Castle Island (Tintagel Castle)
Foreland Point
Merlin’s Cove
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