North Cornwall at low tide
Family bays and Atlantic ledges where low water reveals pools between Bude and Porthtowan.
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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.