Holywell Beach

Newquay, Cornwall · Sand

Excellent
★★★★★ 4.9 (62 reviews)
Aerial view of Holywell Beach
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Water quality Excellent
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About Holywell Beach

Experience the wild beauty of Holywell Bay, a vast sandy expanse near Holywell, perfect for family fun, surfing, and dramatic cliff walks. Discover sea caves at low tide!

Getting there

Holywell Beach is reached from the coast near Newquay. 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.

  • Nearest town / village: Newquay
  • Parking: Limited / none on site — check locally
  • Coordinates: 50.39190, -5.14554

Water quality

Designated Environment Agency bathing water — current classification: Excellent. Sampled weekly through the bathing season (mid-May to end of September).

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