Sheltered and family-friendly, Harlyn Bay offers a beautiful stretch of sand ideal for swimming and watersports. Located just a short drive from Padstow, it’s a quintessential Cornish coastal gem.
Satellite view
Water quality
Excellent
Surface
Sand
Dogs
Year-round
Surf
Occasional
Lifeguard
Seasonal RNLI
Parking
Available
Toilets
On site
Café
On site
Rock pools
Yes
About Harlyn Bay
Getting there
Harlyn Bay is reached from the coast near St Merryn. Head for the village and follow the signs or the coast path down to the shore — many Cornish coves involve a short walk from the nearest parking.
Location & map
Facilities
- Lifeguard cover (seasonal RNLI — typically May to Sep, 10am–6pm)
- Parking available
- Public toilets on site
- Café or refreshments on site
Surf
Occasional surf — works best on a decent swell. Better for longboarding and beginner lessons on smaller days.
Walks near this beach
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
- Coastal Walk to Trevose Head from the bus stop, North Cornwall The majority of this trail runs along the South West Coast Path, following coastal and farmland footpaths that are uneven in places… Trail guide →
- Inland Trevose Head circular walk, North Cornwall A relatively flat walk but with some gradients and uneven terrain.The trail is along naturally surfaced paths and there are some kissing… Trail guide →
- Coastal Booby’s Bay walk, North Cornwall This is a coastal path with a section along the top of Constantine Beach. The return leg is along a relatively quiet… Trail guide →
- Coastal King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). Trail guide →
- Coastal Park Head walk, North Cornwall Park Head is an easy, level walk through grassland and fields to the clifftops with an occassional gate. It can get muddy… Trail guide →
- Coastal Carnewas at Bedruthan coast walk, North Cornwall Following coast and farmland footpaths. Moderate terrain along natural, uneven surfaces. Route includes slopes, steps and unfenced cliff top. Sturdy footwear is… Trail guide →
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