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Shorthorn Beach is a sandy beach resort, approximately 630 metres wide, backed by sand dunes and cliffs. The beach is over a mile long and is great for families. A stream flows onto the beach, and the beach was previously known as Crinnis Golf Links beach. Shorthorn Beach makes up the middle part of Carlyon Bay, joining with Crinnis Beach to the west.
Carlyon Bay offers visitors three unique beach experiences: Crinnis Beach, Shorthorn Beach, and Polgaver Beach. The bay is a nearly 2-mile stretch of coastline that provides a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern amenities. The beaches cater to different preferences, with Crinnis Beach being the main attraction, Shorthorn Beach being a quieter section, and Polgaver Beach being the third option.
The beaches in Carlyon Bay have a distinctive character, with a fine pebble and coarse sand composition. The sand is actually "stent" - a coarse mixture of grey quartz and occasional tourmaline grains. The bay offers plenty of space for kids to play, build sandcastles, and explore. The clearer waters make it an excellent spot for introducing little ones to the joys of swimming in the sea. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including jet skiing, "Wave Runner Safaris", and wild swimming.
The beach buzzes with a lively atmosphere during the summer, with music playing and a bar open from noon until late. The South West Coast Path runs along the cliff top and along the golf course, which surrounds the bay. Dog restrictions apply from Easter Sunday to September 30th.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 27% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 80% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
The tide at Shorthorn 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
Toilets
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 west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
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 or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles 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 9 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 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 13 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: SX062522
Coordinates: 50°20'17"N 4°43'27"W
Mapcode: GBR N2.X495
What 3 Words: variety.explores.warblers
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: St. Blaise
Nearest postcode: PL24 2SQ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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