Cornwall beach awards

BLUE FLAG BEACHES IN CORNWALL

A focused guide to Cornwall beaches where our published beach notes include Blue Flag information.

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Blue Flag beach guides

Blue Flag awards and beach rules can change by season. These pages only include beaches where the current Beach Notes guide already contains Blue Flag information.

2 local guides

Blue Flag beaches in North Cornwall

Blue Flag beach in North Cornwall

Polzeath

Dogs banned on main Polzeath beach 15 May - 30 September, 10am - 6pm (Cornwall Council PSPO, Blue Flag beach). Dogs welcome before 10am, after 6pm during this period, and all day from 1 October - 14 May.

Water quality: Check the latest Environment Agency classification
Best tide: Mid - Best shape at mid tide, long walk out at low
Full beach guide: Check access, facilities and local notes

Blue Flag beach in North Cornwall

Porthtowan

Dogs banned 15 May - 30 September, 10am - 6pm (Cornwall Council PSPO, Blue Flag beach). Dogs welcome before 10am, after 6pm during this period, and all day from 1 October - 14 May.

Water quality: Check the latest Environment Agency classification
Best tide: Low to mid - Steeper, hollower waves at low water
Full beach guide: Check access, facilities and local notes