Carbis Bay Holidays :: Lelant Beaches
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The Hayle river leads into the estuary mouth, most of the beach on the Lelant side is called Porth Kidney beach over 2 miles long and even longer at low tide. Few people use the beach although it is popular with dog walkers and, at the Hawkes Point end of the beach towards Carbis Bay, it is favourite with surfers.
Even in the heart of summer you can sunbathe, swim without the crowds of nearby Hayle or the beaches of St Ives. In winter and spring you can sometimes spend a day on the beach in solitude. Be mindful that the tide comes in very quickly.
Above the beach are sand dunes, ideal sun-traps, and the coastal path which takes you to Carbis Bay and onto St Ives. This is one of the most visually breathtaking walks with stunning coastal views.
The beaches attract many artists due to the ever changing colours of the sea and the sky, John Miller who lived in a cottage on Hawkes Point is perhaps the most well known, the simplicity of his paintings captures the inspirational colours.
As you approach the golf course, there is a small beach called Lelant Beach with caves, sand and rocks, do not be tempted to wade or swim across the Hayle Estuary river, many walkers will consider the extra miles around Hayle on the way to Godrevy Lighthouse, but the shifting sands make the shortcut river crossing extremely dangerous.
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