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Once a busy port in the days of copper and tin mining, Hayle sits at the mouth of its river on St Ives Bay in West Cornwall. Behind its huge three-mile sweep of sand, the Towans, lies a tidal estuary whose muddy flats are a magnet for birdwatchers.
Beach and cove guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Hayle is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.
Families, beach days, coast paths, rock pools and relaxed exploring.
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Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.
A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.
Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
Hayle was a very busy cargo port in the days of copper and tin mining and is situated in the mouth of the Hayle River. The estuary with its muddy tidal flats is a popular destination for bird watchers.
The Towans
Hayle has a huge sandy beach known as the Towans - meaning sand dunes. The dunes back onto the beach which is a three mile stretch of sand that reaches from Hayle to Godrevy lighthouse. The lighthouse is situated at the east end of the Towans on an island just off the mainland.
The beach is popular for families and also for surfers and kite surfers.
Sea Fishing in Hayle
Hayle estuary is very good for big bass, large mullet, flatfish and even the odd sea trout (which must be released as you are not allowed to land these)
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