Carlyon Bay
Carlyon Bay is a popular beach consisting of almost two miles of coarse sand.
The bay is sometimes regarded as three separate beaches; Crinnis, Shorthorn and Polgaver. Crinnis is the main beach whilst Polgaver, at the far end, was Cornwall’s first official nudist beach. However, it seems over recent years naturism appears to be no more at Carlyon Bay.
Located just outside St Austell the bay here has had a number of proposed developments over the years, most of which have not amounted to anything.
There is car parking above the beach with steps (or steep road) down to the beach.
Type of beach
Sandy
Lifeguard service
No
Dogs friendly beach?
Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads are permitted at Carlyon Bay all year
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Facilities
- Cafe/restaurant
- Toilets
- Disabled facilities
- First aid point
Nudist/naturist beach
Yes
Nearest town
Postcode
PL25 3RG
OS grid ref.
SX 0559 5207
Parking
Spaces for 1000. pay and display
Water quality
Awards
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Carlyon Bay Reviews
Lovely massive beach and the sea is usually very still as it’s a man-made beach and not got a natural tide. There’s a bar with inside seating and a fire pit for cold weather, that does DJ and bands some times and 2 food trucks on the beach too. There’s also a beach shop and a water sports centre! What more could you want on holiday on the beach!!
Dogs
Terrence Lockett
Aug 14th 2022Too much dog poo on the beach