Coastal Walks

The South Cornish Coastal Path borders around 2 miles of the Caerhays estate coastline. This, along with other adjacent public footpaths in the historic parkland above Caerhays beach, and also around East and West Portholland enables walkers and summer holiday visitors alike full enjoyment of the coastline right through the whole year.

The restored Coastguard’s Hut provides a wonderful spot to view the whole coastline from Nare Head and Gull Rock in the West to Dodman Point in the East in all weathers (The building is also licensed for wedding ceremonies). On clear days you can easily see as far as Falmouth Docks and the Lizard Peninsular.

There is ample parking for coastal walkers in the car parks at Porthluney Beach as well as at East and West Portholland. Please note car parking charges apply all year round.
Those enjoying holidays in one of the Caerhays holiday lets will find that they are all directly on or within easy walking distance of the coast and beaches.

There are however a few common sense guidelines to coastal walking which most people would take for granted!

Coastal walks can be dangerous especially in stormy weather, the paths are uneven and have no fences in some places, so please do take care.

Please keep your dogs on leads if there are sheep or cattle in the fields which you are walking in.

Please also remember to observe the other fundamental rule of enjoying the countryside safely – TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME!

Porthluney Beach

Also known as Caerhays Beach.
Car Parking at Porthluney Beach is operated by
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PLEASE NOTE – Charges apply all year round.

GARDEN AND CASTLE VISITORS:
Please purchase an all-day (£8.00) parking ticket per vehicle for your visit to the Castle and Gardens.
Please retain your ticket to receive a full parking refund on arrival at the entrance of the Gardens.
PLEASE NOTE – People who have bought their entrance tickets online DO NOT need to purchase a car parking ticket,

OVERNIGHT PARKING
There is STRICTLY no parking or camping between 9.00pm – 7.00am.

Beach Passes available:
2024 Summer season pass £55- 1st April 2024 – 31st October 2024 from -7.00am – 9.00pm.
Yearly pass £85- 1st November 2023 – 31st October 2024- 7.00 am – 9.00pm.

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Dogs are welcome all year round. Please keep your dog under control and on a lead between 1st April – 31st October. Please clean up after them.

Please do not obstruct the slip way onto the beach, this must be kept clear for emergency vehicles at all times.
BBQ’s or FIRES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE BEACH OR IN THE CAR PARKS.

Beach Café

ALWAYS A WARM WELCOME AT CAERHAYS BEACH CAFÉ

SUN, SAND,SEA AND AMAZING FOOD!

The cafe is open every day during the summer and limited days during the winter, weather permitting.

They offer a delicious menu of tasty snacks and food, delicious Ice Creams, freshly ground coffees, and of course, scrumptious homemade cakes.

So, all dog walkers, surfers, kayakers and hikers, and anyone else who just fancies a stroll on our beautiful beach, now have a place to sit inside and enjoy what they have to offer.

Look forward to acoustic beach sessions, evening gatherings during the summer, keep up to date on our facebook page.

A taste of Summer 2024    Watch this short video

Download the Beach Café menu – opens in new window.

Coastal Safety

Please do not obstruct the slip way onto the beach as this must be kept clear for emergency vehicles at all times.

The beach at Caerhays is surrounded by rock pools, please take care when exploring them and take note of tide times.

Please use the following links and information to ensure your trip to Caerhays is a pleasant one.

Caerhays Castle Coast Leafet Page 1, Page 2
NHS: ‘Sunscreen and Sun Safety’
BBC Weather: ‘Coast and Sea’ Weather and Tide Times
BBC Weather: ‘Coast and Sea’ – Weather search result ‘PL26’
Met Office: ‘Tide Times’ – Search result ‘PL26’
Blue Cross: ‘Dog Safety in the Summer’
Gov.UK: ‘Water quality information at swimming beaches and lakes’
Cornwall Council website: ‘Beach Safety’
RNLI – Rip Currents, Tidal Cut Off, Cold Water Shock and Alcohol advice