Beaches | Devon and Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall boasts some of the finest coastline in the country. There are hundreds of fine sandy beaches and picturesque coves to be discovered. From the dramatic North Coast, exposed to westerly storms and pounding surf to the South Coast where the climate is more gentle.

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There are so many beautiful places… here are a few of my favourites.

Croyde Bay in North Devon, simple magnificent.

Holywell Bay, North Cornwall has the most wonderful sand dunes. This glorious place was used for most of the beach scenes in Poldark.

Millook with its incredible recumbent chevron folds (zig-zag  rock formation to you and me). Photograph: Geoff Lewis

Polzeath Beach… many happy childhood memories.

The Lizard, Cornwall’s most southerly point.