North Cornwall : Mother Iveys Bay

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Mother Iveys Bay is a picture perfect beach of fine golden sand, set below high rugged cliffs that wrap around to form headlands at each end of the beach. At high tide a section of these cliffs in the middle of the beach split the beach into two, so although there is access from both sides take care not to get cut off at high tide or you’ll have a longer walk back than you anticipated!

The surfing here is mainly beach break waves across the full tidal range. There is also a peak off the headland at the right hand, eastern end of the beach.

Away from the beach the area is dominated by a large caravan park just inland, which controls access to the eastern end. Access for the general public is a walk around from Harlyn Bay along the coastal path. A beautiful beach that is well worth the walk to get to.

Details
Driving Access: Slow approach on single lane road (to Harlyn)
Car Park spaces: 500
Price: £5 at Harlyn Bay
Beach facilities: Nil
Beach type: Sand
Break type: Beach
Pub: Nil
Sort of wave: Spilling
Peaks: Various shifting beach break
Left/Right: Both
Offshore wind direction: Southerly
Local highlights: The local scenery
National Trust: No
Kite surfing allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes

Ratings
Ability: Intermediate - Legend
Kids: 1 - Just the beach
Other stuff: 1 – Just the beach
Access: 1 – Off the beaten track
Urban proximity: Village life
Water quality: Good

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