Newquay’s Great Western Beach is a popular family beach comprising several west-facing sandy coves backed by towering cliffs, sheltering it and providing early morning natural shade.
The beach is popular with families and surfers and, despite its close proximity to Newquay town centre, is quieter than some other Newquay beaches. It is also possible to walk to neighbouring beaches at low tide.
Great Western is dog-friendly, although you need to be careful of crossing to neighbouring beaches as some have restrictions, and you should check.
There is good disabled access and a private lift which descends through the cliffs from the Great Western Hotel.
The beach caters for all levels of surfing ability but is particularly good for beginners as it is slightly more sheltered than other Newquay surfing beaches.
Toilets, cafes, showers, deck chair and windbreak rental, surfboard hire, surf schools and seasonal lifeguard cover. Parking is in Newquay Town centre, some 5-10min walk away.
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Great Western Beach, Newquay, Newquay, Cornwall , United Kingdom
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