Holywell Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.3919° N, lon 5.1455° W●Sandy beach · Newquay
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Holywell Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Newquay. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Newquay
Holywell Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Newquay. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
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 Newquay for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Newquay for food and a wider look around.
Porth Joke (Polly Joke)
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porth Joke (Polly Joke).
See the beach →Crantock Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Crantock Beach.
See the beach →Porth Joke (Polly Joke)
The next stretch of coast toward Porth Joke (Polly Joke).
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Crantock Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Crantock Beach.
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The Gannel
The next stretch of coast toward The Gannel.
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Fistral Beach (North)
The next stretch of coast toward Fistral Beach (North).
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Harbour Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Harbour Beach.
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Towan Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Towan Beach.
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Little Dennis Beach
Little Dennis Beach lies at Flushing in Cornwall.
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Little Fistral
Little Fistral is a beach in Newquay, Cornwall.
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Tolverne Beach
Tolverne Beach lies near Gweek in Cornwall.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Holywell
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.
Check the signs on the day for dog rules.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
Easy extensions
A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Holywell
Start on the sand, then walk into Newquay or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Newquay and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited or none on site, so 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 Newquay.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.
Holywell and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Porth Joke (Polly Joke)
Crantock Beach
The Gannel
Fistral Beach (North)
Harbour Beach
Towan Beach
Little Dennis Beach
Little Fistral
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