Cornwall at low tide
Natural pools, rock ledges and sea pools to explore from North Cornwall to the South Coast.
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Rock pooling in North Cornwall
Yes. Rock ledges and pools are exposed at both ends of the bay around low water. Watch the returning tide while you explore.
Rock pooling in North Cornwall
Low to mid tide, when the bay opens out into a wide beach and the rock pools are exposed. The sand shrinks noticeably at high water.
Rock pooling in North Cornwall
Yes. At low to mid tide, rock ledges either side of The Island footbridge are exposed and fill with pools, and the sand connects through to Great Western Beach next door. Go on a falling tide for the clearest pools.
Rock pooling in North Cornwall
It sits at Newtrain Bay, over the rock ledge at the eastern end of the beach. It is best visited around low to mid tide.
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Rock pooling in South Cornwall
Kynance rewards patience with the tide. Turn up at high water and you will see a striking cove but very little sand; come back a couple of hours either side of low tide and Asparagus Island, the sea caves and the rock pools all open up.
Rock pooling in South Cornwall
Maenporth is accessible at any state of tide, though low tide gives the best rock pools.
Rock pooling in South Cornwall
Mid to low tide, when the sand and rock pools are fully exposed. High tide reduces the beach significantly.