Hayle in Cornwall

Lat 50.1850° N, lon 5.4140° W●Main town · Estuary & dunes

Hayle

Hayle sits on the estuary and dunes of St Ives Bay, a UNESCO industrial heritage town with long sandy beaches and a practical west Cornwall base.

Where to stay

Hayle at a glance

A clear starting point for Hayle

Hayle sits on the estuary and dunes of St Ives Bay, a UNESCO industrial heritage town with long sandy beaches and a practical west-Cornwall base.

Estuary, dunes and industrial heritage give Hayle a different character from the harbour towns either side of the bay.

Hayle is a practical base for west Cornwall. Busy summer days reward a little planning around parking and beach access.

Start with the estuary, towans and town centre.

Verified first party walks and beach maps only. More local routes added when ready.

Hayle also works as a base for days in St Ives, Penzance and Camborne. Each has its own town page if you want to continue from here.

Use Cornish.co.uk to find places to stay, food and drink and things to do around Hayle. Open the interactive map for pins, including nearby beaches, or jump to Cornwall walks and local services. Discover & connect lists neighbouring towns and parishes.

Planning questions

Frequently asked questions about Hayle

Where is Hayle?

Hayle is on the north coast of west Cornwall, on the estuary between St Ives Bay and the inland mining district.

Are there beaches near Hayle?

Yes. Dune backed beaches and towans sit beside the town. Use the territory beach map on this page to compare locations.

What is Hayle known for?

Hayle is known for its estuary setting, sandy beaches and industrial heritage within the UNESCO mining landscape.

Is there a live tide reading for Hayle?

This page shows observed levels from the Environment Agency Newlyn tide gauge, the nearest national gauge in Cornwall. It is not a local Hayle harbour prediction or a navigation forecast.

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