Newquay's beaches
Dogs, parking, toilets and 2026 lifeguard dates for all nine beaches — including which rules are council, private, or National Trust.
Newquay's beaches each play by their own rules — the council sets dog restrictions on some, private operators run others, and the National Trust backs Crantock. Here's what actually applies at each one, with dates. Listed roughly west to east.
Whipsiderry's steps are closed
Cliff falls in November 2023 closed the access steps and they had not reopened at our last check (June 2026). Don't plan a visit around getting in — and never cut it fine with the tide from Porth.
No flags means nobody is watching