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The Towans Beach, also known as Hayle, is situated north of the mouth of the Hayle Estuary on the north coast of Cornwall. It is approximately one kilometre wide and is backed by sand dunes. The beach is part of a larger stretch of sandy beaches in the Hayle area, which also includes Mexico Towans beach.
The Towans Beach is bordered by the picturesque fishing town of St Ives to the west and fringed by the dunes of Hayle to the east. It is located next to Gwithian and is a short distance from the estuary of the River Hayle.
The beach is a popular holiday destination for families, with several holiday parks and camping sites nearby. The beach is ideal for watersports and surfing, and there are RNLI lifeguards on duty during the summer months.
The Towans Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 31mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 28% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at The Towans Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:23 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:13 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Car park near to the beach - there is a charge.
Seasonal ban in place between 1st May and 30th September (8:00am-7:00pm) between Hayle River and Black Cliffs.
Beach cleaned regularly.
Daily - 30th April - 25th September
Easter Bank Holiday - 25th - 28th March
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: The Towans
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SW562394
Coordinates: 50°12'18"N 5°25'3"W
Mapcode: GBR FX04.F87
What 3 Words: tarnished.fairness.domain
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: Hayle
Nearest postcode: TR27 5BH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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