Trebarwith Strand

Trebarwith Strand is a beach on Cornwall’s north Atlantic coast, accessed down a steep valley about 3 miles south of Tintagel. The beach is substantially sandy at low tide but largely disappears under water at high tide - tide times are essential to check before visiting. The beach faces directly onto the Atlantic and picks up consistent surf, making it popular with intermediate surfers. A café and pub (The Port William Inn) sit at the base of the valley near the beach.

The approach road from Tintagel descends steeply and a car park sits at the valley bottom, about 200 metres from the beach. The coast path runs along the cliff tops above and connects Tintagel (north) and Port Gaverne near Port Isaac (south). The cliffs here are made of dark Devonian slate and reach significant height on either side of the strand. Rock pools exposed at low tide are productive for crabs, anemones, and small fish.

Tintagel Castle and the associated Arthurian heritage centre are about 3 miles north. The village of Treknow sits at the top of the valley and has a pub and some holiday accommodation. Most properties listed under Trebarwith Strand are either in the valley itself or in Treknow, giving easy access to the beach on foot.