Towan Beach in 360º
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Towan Beach is at the heart of Newquay and known for the Island, a towering rocky outcrop which is connected to the mainland by a suspension footbridge and is one of Newquays most photographed landmarks.
Location/Facts
- The Island or Jago’s Island to give it its full name is joined to the cliff by a 90ft high suspension footbridge that dates back to 1902 and was formerly the residence of the famous scientist Sir Oliver Lodge.
- There are facilities including a café and public toilets.
- At low tide Towan connects to the neighbouring beaches of Great Western and Tolcarne to become one huge sandy expanse.
Potential Hazards
Deep shelving beach
Large breaking waves
Strong currents
Strong winds
Surfers
Tidal cut-off
Unstable Cliffs
History
Things To Do
- A tunnel over by the harbour wall.
- Blue Reef Aquarium.
- Rock Pools.
- Three caves to explore.
Where To Eat & Drink
- 12
- Beach Bakery
- Belushi’s
- On the Rocks
- Walkabout
Getting There
Sat-nav TR7 1EA.
- By Car, Parking is in main town with a 10 minute walk down a steep hill to the beach. There are a few parking spots on the residential streets nearby but you’ll be lucky to find one free. If you’re not going to be long there are 2 hour free parking on Narrowcliff Road.
- By Bus, station is around a 6 minute walk at the top of the hill.
- By Train, Railway station is a 15 minute walk.
Helpful Tips
- Small waves, ideal for novice surfers or calm waters for safe swimming.
- At high tide the beach gets covered.
- Full lifeguard cover from the 5th of May until the 30th of September.
- There are facilities including a café and public toilets.
- Dogs are welcome all year round.
- Disabled access and toilets. A sand chair is available to hire.
- If you want a live view of the beach, check out Towan Beach Webcam.
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Beach type: Sand.
Weather
Water Quality
Sunrise & Sunset
Tide Times
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KanDao QooCam 3
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Originally Published on: 12 July 2016 @ 18:22
