North Cornwall : Duckpool Beach

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Surfing Genie

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Duckpool is a tranquil and quite remote beach - if you want seclusion - this place is for you! It is essentially part of the same beach as Sandymouth and Northcott Mouth and is similar in many ways. Facilities consist of an earth car park and public toilets, which does mean the crowds are minimal and you are guaranteed some idyllic peace and quiet. The waves are invariably empty, which is surprising given how hollow and powerful they can be when the swell is up. The beach works best at low to mid tide, due to the better angle and the fact that the beach opens up as the tide drops. At high tide the sand completely disappears with the waves breaking onto the cobbles at the top of the beach.

The local scenery is fantastic and the cliffs are perfect for exploring or viewing what is going on in the water and particularly good for watching the amazing sunsets into the ocean. Duckpool is a fantastic location for good waves, no crowds and total peace and quiet.

Details
Driving Access: Single lane road to behind the beach
Car Park spaces: 70
Price: Free
Beach facilities: Toilets
Beach type: Sand below pebbles
Break type: Beach
Pub: Not for miles!
Sort of wave: Plunging
Peaks: Beach break
Left/Right: Both
Offshore wind direction: Easterly
Local highlights: Plenty of space for walking and sunbathing
National Trust: No

Ratings
Ability: Novice - Legend
Kids: 1 - Total seclusion
Other stuff: 1 - As above!
Access: 1 - Car park right behind the beach
Urban proximity: More cows than people
Water quality: Good