Situated on the Roseland Peninsula, Carne Beach is a stunningly beautiful place. At low tide, the cove stretches towards, and joins with, Pendower Beach. With a gently breaking wave and plenty of rock pool to explore, this beach is a delighful, secluded cove.

Between Pentewan and Porthpean on the south caost of Cornwall is a secluded cove with a charming waterfall. Slightly remote and difficult to park nearby, it is almost guaranteed to be empty most of the year. There is a bench at the entrance to the beach but no other amenities. 

Lerryn is a small village near Lostwithiel. It is quiet and idillyc, set on the banks of the River Fowey. It is surrounded by glorious countryside and woodland. 

Silver mining was once carried out here and there are abandonned quays from when the river was used a primary transport link. The beautiful setting makes it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of busy modern life.

Port Quin is a remote cove on the north coast of Cornwall near Port Isaac. 

It has a fascinating history, being abandonned not once but twice! Over the centuries, the community eaked out a living by fishing and cultivating the land. During a more affluent period, a wealthy, Victorian landowner built a folly, Doyden Castle, on the clifftop to host gambling parties.

Today, there is a  small cluster of properties, mostly holiday homes. The National Trust runs a donation car park with a pop-up cafe in peak season. The cove is rocky and pebbly and not ideal for sunbathing but the depth of the cove means that the waves break gently and is ideal for paddle boarding and rockpooling. 

St Anthony-in-Meneage is situated on the south side of the Helford River. It is a small, remote hamlet with only a few properties, church and sailing club. 

It has a shingley beach and perfect for lazy days exploring the river in a boat. It is also ideal for paddle boarding. It is also a great spot for crabbing in the rockpools at low tide. 

Colona Beach is stunning cove on the south coast of Cornwall most easily reached via the South West Coast Path from Portmellon, near Mevagissey. It is a quiet, sheltered, sandy cove, overlooked by three stunning properties on a headland. With no car park nearby, no cafe or toilets, this remote beach does not attract a huge crowd.  

Kennack Sands is on the Lizard Peninsula, between Cadgwith and Coverack. The fine sand is complimented by the gentle breaking waves. At high tide, the cove has two parts and is separated by a small headland. At low tide, there is a large sandy beach to explore. 

There is a cafe, toilets and a private car park (ANPR monitored). The beach has a pebbly high tide line with a large, sandy expanse at low tide. It is ideal for sunbathing and is one of the more popular coves on this list. It is dog friendly.

Molunan is on the south coast of Cornwall near St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula. It is two beaches, Greater Molunan and and Little Molunan. 

Using the car park at St Anthony Lighthouse, it is a short walk along the South West Coast Path towards St Mawes. It is also easily accessed by boat as it sits on the Rover Fal. The cove is accessed by scrambling down rocks, with a stout rope to help your descent. The golden sand is revealed at low tide with hardly any beach at high tide, so knowing your tide times is a must. 

Facing south it is perfect for sunbathing. Swimming is excellent and there are caves and rockpools to explore. It is also dog friendly. 

Porth in Cornish means cove or beach and Porth has a beautiful, sandy beach.  It is a long, narrow beach with some shaley areas and rocky outcrops, ideal for rock pooling. 

It is accessed by a narrow road from Gerrans on the Roseland Peninsula. There is a small National Trust Car Park (honesty box), cafe and toilets. The beach is a short walk from the car park.

Facing east, it is a sunny beach, ideal for sunbathing. The waves break gently on the shore and swimming is relatively safe although the beach is not lifeguarded.  The villages of Gerrans and Portscatho are a couple of miles away. and offer cafes, pubs and other amenities.

Vault Beach is on the south coast of Cornwall near Gorran Haven, It is stunning crescent shaped beach, with fine, pale sand. It is the perfect place to collect sea shells and sea glass. 

It is a great beach for sunbathing and swimming. There are also plenty of rock pools to explore. You do need to be aware that the westerly end of the beach is a nudist beach. 

Access to the beach is via the South West Coast Path. It is dog friendly all year. There is no cafe or toilets. Nearby Gorran Haven  has shops, eateries and toilets. 

On the Lizard Peninsula, between Coverack and Porthoustock is an overlooked sandy cove. It is approached on the South West Coast Path from St Keverne, near the now quiet, Dean Quarry. The waves break gently onto a sandy beach with views to the Manacles off shore. The Manacles is a notorious reef that claimed many ships over the years. 

Lamorna Cove is on the Penwith peninsula, beyond Penzance. It is accessed via a lush, verdant valley, awash with wildflowers in spring. 

The cove was once used to quarry granite that was shipped all over the country from its small quay. It also nurtured an artist colony in the early 20th century who were attracted by the seclusion and beauty of the cove. 

Today it is privately owned with public access to a small, pebbly beach, ANPR monitored car park and cafe. 

Nanjizal is close to Land's End. It is home to the a natural, tall, rock-arch feature called the 'Song of the Sea' with a stunning, reflective rock pool. At sunset, it is possible to glipmse the sun through the arch and see its refelction in the rock pool. 

Being west facing, it is a sunny beach. The sand will come and go from the bay. In winter, there is less sand. Huge, rounded pebbles like dinosaur eggs make the cove very diffuclt to walk on. When the sand returns in summer, it is ideal for sunbathing. The waves are gentle and good for swimming. There are plenty of rock pools and caves to explore at low tide and it is dog friendly. 

There is no car park, no cafe or toilets. It is accessed from Land's End by walking the South West Coast Path for approximately 2 miles or from Porthgwarra Cove. It is also possible to park in Trevescan and walk through fields to the cove. 

Porthgwarra is on the Penwith coast near Land's End. The pale, golden sand is made up of broken shells and glistens in the sunlight. The water is a stunning aquamarine and we have spotted grey seals swimming in the bay.  

It was made popular as a tourist destination by the 2015 production of Poldark. It is the filming location for Ross Poldark's morning dip.

There are plenty of rockpools, tunnels and caves to explore at low tide, including the 19th century fish hutches. These were used at low tide to keep fish fresh and alive until the villagers needed them, either to eat or sell. 

It is accessed by a narrow, winding road. There is a car park, cafe and toilets in the cove. There is a steep descent down a granite, cobbled slipway to the sand.