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Crinnis Beach is part of Carlyon Bay, a nearly two-mile stretch of coastline on the south coast of Cornwall. The beach is approximately 760 metres wide and is backed by sand dunes. It was previously known as Crinnis Leisure Centre beach. Carlyon Bay is comprised of three distinct beaches: Crinnis, Shorthorn, and Polgaver, with Crinnis being the main beach.
The beach offers a range of amenities, including car parking above the beach with steps or a steep road down to the beach. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as jet skiing, "Wave Runner Safaris", and wild swimming in the clear waters. The beach also features a bar open from noon until late during the summer months, as well as music and a water sports rental.
The sand on Crinnis Beach is a coarse mixture of grey quartz and occasional tourmaline grains, known as "stent", which is a remnant of Cornwall's tin and china clay industries. The beach has a lively atmosphere during the summer months, but is more tranquil outside of peak season.
The South West Coast Path runs along the cliff top and golf course surrounding the bay, offering stunning views of the coastline. The beach also features an interesting rock formation with rock pools at its base, providing a natural playground for children to discover small crabs and other marine life.
Dog restrictions apply from Easter Sunday to September 30th, so visitors are advised to plan accordingly if they are bringing their pets. The beach is located just outside St Austell, and there have been several proposed developments in the area over the years, although none have come to fruition.
Crinnis Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 27% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
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| Chance of rain | 80% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
The tide at Crinnis Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:20 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:43 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Litter bins
Follow Beach Road to the car park.
Dogs not allowed.
Beach manually cleaned daily.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
Location: Carlyon Bay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SX056520
Coordinates: 50°20'11"N 4°43'54"W
Mapcode: GBR N2.X2BV
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Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Carlyon
Nearest postcode: PL25 3RG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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