Watergate Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.4438° N, lon 5.0426° W●Sandy beach · St Columb Major
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Watergate Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Columb Major. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near St Columb Major
Watergate Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Columb Major. 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 St Columb Major for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Around the sand
Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into St Columb Major for food and a wider look around.
Stem
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Stem.
See the beach →Whipsiderry Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Whipsiderry Beach.
See the beach →Stem
The next stretch of coast toward Stem.
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Whipsiderry Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Whipsiderry Beach.
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Beacon Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Beacon Cove.
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Beacon Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Beacon Cove.
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Porth Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Porth Beach.
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High Cove
The next stretch of coast toward High Cove.
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Eagle’s Nest
Eagle's Nest is a beach at Boswednack in Cornwall, reached from the South West Coast Path.
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Strangles Beach (Western edge)
Strangles Beach lies on the western edge of the coast near Tresparrett in Cornwall.
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Veryan Bay (Coastal Views)
Veryan Bay is a bay on the south Cornwall coast near Portloe, reached from the South West Coast…
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Watergate
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 Watergate
Start on the sand, then walk into St Columb Major or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then St Columb Major 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 St Columb Major.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.
Watergate and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Stem
Whipsiderry Beach
Beacon Cove
Beacon Cove
Porth Beach
High Cove
Eagle’s Nest
Strangles Beach (Western edge)
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