Harlyn Bay
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.5403° N, lon 4.9973° W●Sandy beach · St Merryn
HarlynBay
Harlyn Bay is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Merryn. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near St Merryn
Harlyn Bay is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Merryn. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
On-site you'll find parking, public toilets, a café or refreshments and seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover. Facilities can be seasonal, so bring what you need out of summer, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then St Merryn for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Stay for the sand, or head into St Merryn for food and a wider look around.
Mother Ivey`s Bay
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Mother Ivy’s Bay.
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Mother Ivy’s Bay
The next stretch of coast toward Mother Ivy’s Bay.
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Mackerel Cove
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Pepper Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Pepper Cove.
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Fox Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Fox Cove.
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Jutty
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Harlyn
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 is nearby rather than on the sand. Expect a short walk down, and check signs on the day.
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 Harlyn
Start on the sand, then walk into St Merryn or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then St Merryn and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Available nearby
- 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 St Merryn.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.
Harlyn and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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