



Explore a pristine Cornish beach and nature reserve with free access, perfect for families seeking coastal adventures and natural beauty.
Venue Type
Outdoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
Recommended ages
0 months (newborn)+
Holywell Bay is a stunning, mile-long sandy beach in North Cornwall, famous for its towering sand dunes and the twin "Gull Rocks" just offshore. Located just 6 miles west of Newquay, it is highly popular for surfing, dog walking, and exploring hidden sea caves at low tide.
Such a beautiful beach! Car park fills up quite quickly by around 1pm. A short walk to the beach, past a lovely pub and over a small bridge. A stream runs along the side of the beach down to the sea. Toilets are the other side of the road from the pub, so a bit of a walk if you need them from the beach. We found loads of shells while here and I must say when the tide is out the sand is so soft! ❤️
Great beach with beautiful views! Nice little restaurant near by too and an ice cream stall. Parking is reasonable too with staff helping with spaces etc. You can pay for parking with cash or via the Just Park app
Beautiful beach. Accessed from campsites. Walk not suitable for buggy or toddlers that require carrying as there's a dune to walk through first. Not too strenuous and worth it for the lovely clean beach, crystal water, caves and rock pools to explore.
Such a great place to spend time with your family, friends or if you just want to ride solo. A place to escape the rush of the modern world. Throwing some fitness challenges in the mix with some exciting sand dunes to contend with. Overall 5/5
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 28 September 2026
