Porthcothan North Cornwall

A long, narrow, northwest-facing beach backed by grass-covered dunes, tall cliffs and divided by a tidal stream. It's best visited at low tide, when there's a huge area of sand to wander, and several small coves to explore to the north and south. There's a little shop at the rear of the beach, and toilets next to the car park. There's rarely any decent swell here, so surfers tend to give it a miss.