What is the water and sand quality of the Holywell Bay?

The coastline of Holywell Bay is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Holywell Bay?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Holywell Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Holywell Bay is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring) </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Holywell Bay good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.The waves in the Holywell Bay are usually strong.

Is the Holywell Bay good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Holywell Bay secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Holywell Bay?

Holywell Bay can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Holywell Bay?

The bar is located right on the Holywell Bay.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bowgie Inn is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Holywell Bay?

There are 641 places to stay in the Holywell Bay area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Holywell Bay include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4300912&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Trevornick Holiday Park</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6563793&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Atlantic View</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5302284&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Summer Breezes</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7128310&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">43 annexe</a></li></ul>

How far is the Holywell Bay from parking?

The Holywell Bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Holywell Bay?

There are 4 attractions near Holywell Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are St Piran's Church located in 2.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Holywell Bay?

The month with the highest temperature in Holywell Bay is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Holywell Bay (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Holywell Bay (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Holywell Bay

Holywell Bay, United Kingdom

8.2

#64 out of 570 in England 3

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Holywell • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Sports Complex Fistral Beach

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Playground Bolenna Park

5.2km

Hiking Area Penpol Bridge (Tidal)

3.4km

Hiking Area Bay near perrenporth

3.6km

Park Chapel Rock Pool

4.5km

Park Perran Sands Chapel

4.5km

Park Killacourt

4.7km

Park Perranporth Gardens Charities

4.8km

Park Ponsmere

4.8km

Hiking Area Shag Rock Steps

5km

Park Trenance Gardens

5.1km

Bar Bowgie Inn

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Crantock Bay Apartments

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe C-Bay. Bar & Bistro

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Cargo coffee

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Restaurant Lewinnick Lodge

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Bar The Cornishman, Crantock

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe beachcomber

7.8 - Very good 2.4km

Bar Old Albion Inn

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe Jam Jar Kitchen

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Convenience Store Londis

2.4km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

4.4km

Supermarket Londis

4.4km

Discount Store Poundland

4.5km

Convenience Store Premier

4.6km

Supermarket Londis

4.7km

Ice Cream Shop Perran Dairy Ice Cream Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 4.8km

Supermarket Tesco Express

4.9km

Convenience Store Premier

5km

Tourist Attraction St Piran's Church

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

9.2 - Excellent 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Newquay Museum

9.8 - Exceptional 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Pirate's Quest Adventure Golf

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Perranzabuloe Museum

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Boating Lake

4.8km

Tourist Attraction El Huichol Mexican Streetfood

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Newquay Leisure World

8 - Very good 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Lane Theatre

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

Aquarium Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

4.7km

Amusement Center Dairyland Farm Park

9.5km

Historical Landmark Trevaunance Cove

8.3km

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About

Holywell Bay is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 19th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

6.8 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Holywell • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Sports Complex Fistral Beach

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Playground Bolenna Park

5.2km

Hiking Area Penpol Bridge (Tidal)

3.4km

Hiking Area Bay near perrenporth

3.6km

Park Chapel Rock Pool

4.5km

Park Perran Sands Chapel

4.5km

Park Killacourt

4.7km

Park Perranporth Gardens Charities

4.8km

Park Ponsmere

4.8km

Hiking Area Shag Rock Steps

5km

Park Trenance Gardens

5.1km

Bar Bowgie Inn

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Crantock Bay Apartments

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe C-Bay. Bar & Bistro

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Cargo coffee

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Restaurant Lewinnick Lodge

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Bar The Cornishman, Crantock

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe beachcomber

7.8 - Very good 2.4km

Bar Old Albion Inn

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe Jam Jar Kitchen

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Convenience Store Londis

2.4km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

4.4km

Supermarket Londis

4.4km

Discount Store Poundland

4.5km

Convenience Store Premier

4.6km

Supermarket Londis

4.7km

Ice Cream Shop Perran Dairy Ice Cream Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 4.8km

Supermarket Tesco Express

4.9km

Convenience Store Premier

5km

Tourist Attraction St Piran's Church

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

9.2 - Excellent 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Newquay Museum

9.8 - Exceptional 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Pirate's Quest Adventure Golf

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Perranzabuloe Museum

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Boating Lake

4.8km

Tourist Attraction El Huichol Mexican Streetfood

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Newquay Leisure World

8 - Very good 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Lane Theatre

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

Aquarium Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

4.7km

Amusement Center Dairyland Farm Park

9.5km

Historical Landmark Trevaunance Cove

8.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

580m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

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Located at nearest locality

Holywell • 810m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.4km 18 min walk

Poly Joke beach

7.7 Very good

Popular beach 2.9km

Crantock Beach Crantock beach

8.2 Very good

4.3km

Fistral beach

7.9 Very good

Popular beach 4.7km

Perranporth Beach Perranporth beach

8 Very good

Popular beach 5.2km

Towen Beach

8.8 Excellent

5.7km

Great Western Beach

8 Very good

Popular beach 5.9km

Tolcarne Beach

8.7 Excellent

6.6km

Newquay beach

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Holywell • 730m

Transport

Airport

NQY • 12km

Bus Station

Treguth Inn • 670m

Train Station

Falmouth Docks • 27.5km

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8.2 Very good

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Samantha Cruz

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is truly remarkable. We've been here a few times, both on our own and with the grandchildren. There are some incredible caves to explore, and the kids had a blast playing in the sand dunes and the river when the tide was out. It's a bit of a trek from the car park, but it's definitely worth it.

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Alessia Mihai

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach boasts a stunning golden-sand shoreline, an ice-cream truck, and plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. The lifeguards are top-notch and the surf club is quite impressive. Additionally, the sand dunes are massive.

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Maxwell Stone

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

My wife and I have fond memories of our holidays at Holywell Bay in the early 2000s, when we used to stay with our children in one of the holiday flats. So, when we were nearby recently, we decided to spend a day at the beach. The main car park is National Trust, so as members, parking was free for the day - a bonus! It was a short walk from there to the beach. The weather was glorious and sunny, but like most coastal places, it was rather breezy and still had a chill to it in late April. The beach is still immaculate, but there are no facilities unless you go back to the village. We consider Holywell Bay to be one of our favourite places in Cornwall - it's a beautiful beach with a good stretch of sand. We'd definitely recommend it as a great place to spend the day, but make sure to bring a windbreak/beach tent and some food and drink. There is a pub/coffee shop between the beach and the car park that has a garden with seating as well. Sadly, the Holywell Bay Store is now closed, which is a shame as the building looked so sad when we returned.

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Ethan Brooks

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is good for dogs! It's a bit of a trek from the carpark, but once you cross the road, your pup can have a blast running on the grass/sand, paddling in the stream, and playing on the beach. Even at high tide, there's still plenty of room.

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L M

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is stunningly large and boasts breathtaking views. There are also pleasant walking trails in the vicinity, making it an ideal spot if you're in the area.