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Carlyon Bay Beach

About Carlyon Bay Beach

Carlyon Bay has three dog-friendly beaches in one: to the west is Crinnis Beach, in the middle is Short Horn Beach and to the east is Polgaver Beach. This popular coast location is backed by cliffs just outside St Austell on Cornwallโ€™s south coast.

The beach has a car park and seasonal pop-ups offering food.

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Map, Directions & Contact Info

Carlyon Bay Beach, Beach Road, Carlyon Bay, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 3RG, United Kingdom

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Upcoming Events In The Area

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Fowey Literary Festival

6.73 km
The Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature is inspired by Daphne du Maurier, the celebrated author who lived in Fowey Read moreโ€ฆ
1st May 2026
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9th May 2026
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St Ives Food and Drink Festival

54.7 km
St Ives Food & Drink Festival is a three-day culinary celebration held on Porthminster Beach, Cornwall. It takes place in Read moreโ€ฆ
15th May 2026
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17th May 2026
Rock Oyster Festival

Rock Oyster Festival

26.6 km
Rock Oyster is a food-and-music festival held at Dinham House Estate, St Minver, near Wadebridge in Cornwall. It combines gourmet Read moreโ€ฆ
23rd July 2026
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26th July 2026

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