Porthkidney Beach
Description
England’s Porthkidney Beach is a gorgeous beachfront strip that can be found close to Lelant on the western side of St Ives Bay. This charming beach is well-known for its wide stretch of golden beaches, glistening waves, and stunning vistas of the surroundings. This is a great place for people looking for a more peaceful beach experience away from the crowds because it is surrounded by sweeping sand dunes and exudes peace and quiet.
Porthkidney Beach’s gently sloping sands offer plenty of area for beach games, picnics, and leisurely strolls down the shoreline. The beach’s pristine waters are ideal for swimming and canoeing. The beach stretches out during low tide, exposing vast sandbanks and providing the perfect setting for discovering rock pools brimming with marine life.
The place is also popular with wildlife enthusiasts, as it forms part of the Hayle Estuary and Carrack Gladden Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), home to a diverse range of bird species, including waders, seabirds, and wintering wildfowl. Birdwatchers can often spot oystercatchers, curlews, and even the occasional osprey along the shoreline. The beach is easily accessible via the South West Coast Path, which runs along the coastline, offering spectacular views of St Ives Bay and the surrounding countryside. Facilities at Porthkidney Beach are limited, but there is a small car park nearby, as well as toilets and a café during the peak season.
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About Hayle
Just around the corner from St Ives, Hayle boasts 3 miles of golden sandy beaches. Hayle is a cargo port and small town but there is also a nature reserve on the edge of the estuary. This is a great place to spot birds and if this is your thing you can expect to see avocets, ospreys and a host of wading birds. You can even dine right by the river edge and watch birds as you do.