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Gwithian Beach

St Ives Bay, St Ives, England
Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in St Ives
5.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing
Most recent review
- 24 May 2012
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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This is a stunning beach, come rain or shine! One of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall More

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Herne Bay, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Great views towards St Ives and Godrevy lighthouse. All manner of activity on the beach including riding, surfing and sand yachting. A wonderful beach for kids and dogs. More

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Bridgwater, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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My son kitesurfs and this is an excellent beach for it, one of they few they have left to use in season, thanks to the stupid RNLI regulations which they have inflicted without proper consultation. However that is another matter. There is nothing here apart from the beach, very quiet, good views. There is a little cafe at the back... More

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Penzance
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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The beach is enormous, you can walk for miles with just sand dunes, beach and sea. It is just a glorious experience and especially if the sea is rough. More

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Oxford England
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15 reviews 15 reviews
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Great stretch about 3 miles long of lovely sand. Great for exploring the sand dunes and a good rugged walk. good surf spot, kite surfing and some sections dog freindly. More

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London, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Delightful beach, breathtaking views and the sea is stunning. If you surf then get to this beach now! More

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Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
436 reviews 436 reviews
2,555 helpful votes 2,555 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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This beach stretches for miles and is lovely, sandy and flat. The views are excellent; from the Godrevy lighthouse all the way around to St Ives itself. More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
2
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Lovely place for lunch and a great fresh seafood, staff very pleasant will go again More

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St Ives, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
2
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It is reminiscent of the Blue Juice Cafe from the eponymous film. Lovely atmosphere in a beautiful location next to the UK's premier windsurfing and surfing beach. The food is great and coffee and cakes selection excellent. Can be crowded in the tourist season and the prices are a little on the steep side but that's a minor issue given... More

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CAMBORNE
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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lovely views of st ives bay and godrevey lighthouse beach was clean and fresh, not to many dogs around More

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