Holywell Bay
50° 23' 24 N 5° 9' 8" WHolywell Bay is one of the finest beaches on the north coast with a huge expanse of golden sand backed by grass-tufted dunes.
At low tide it is possible to explore the fascinating Holywell Cave with its calcium deposits, but be careful not to get cut off by the tide.
There is ample room amongst the dunes, some of which rise up as tall as 60 feet, for a beach picnic and also a perfect place to watch the sunset.
Holywell Bay is well known for its backdrop of Gull Rocks – the two peaks out to sea are a unique sight from the beach. Holywell is also a filming location for the popular television series Poldark.
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- Carpark (National Trust)
- Public Toilets
- Cafés (Open all year)
- Hazard: Strong currents
- Limited access for wheelchairs
- Lifeguards (Summer only)
- Dogs allowed (Winter only)
- 5 minute walk from carpark
History of Holywell Bay
Travel / Parking information for Holywell Bay
Directions to Holywell Bay
From Newquay take the A3075 road heading west from Newquay. Follow the signs for Holywell Bay.
Parking for Holywell Bay
Holywell Bay has a National Trust car park near the beach. As you head down the hill to the beach the car park is located at the end of the road on your left hand side.
Aerial video of the Holywell Bay, Cornwall
One of the finest beaches on the north coast; Holywell Bay is a huge expanse of golden sand backed by grass tufted dunes. A prime example of the wide open bays in the area. Popular with surfing in the summer and storm watching in winter.