Praa Sands
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.1032° N, lon 5.3909° W●Sandy beach · Upheyle
PraaSands
Praa Sands is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Upheyle. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent. It picks up enough swell to b…
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Upheyle
Praa Sands is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Upheyle. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent. It picks up enough swell to be worth a surf on the right day.
On-site you'll find parking, public toilets and a café or refreshments. 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 Upheyle for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Stay for the sand, or head into Upheyle for food and a wider look around.
Praa Sands East
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Praa Sands East.
See the beach →Kenneggy Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Kenneggy Cove.
See the beach →Praa Sands East
The next stretch of coast toward Praa Sands East.
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Kenneggy Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Kenneggy Cove.
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King’s Cove
The next stretch of coast toward King’s Cove.
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Hoe Point
Hoe Point Praa Sands is a verified beach and coastal spot in Praa Sands, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Praa
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.
Seasonal dog restrictions typically apply 10am–6pm from May to September. Dogs are usually welcome outside those hours and in winter. Check the signs on the day.
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 Praa
Start on the sand, then walk into Upheyle or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Upheyle 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 Upheyle.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.
Praa and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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