Where is Trevone Bay?

Trevone Bay is on Cornwall's north coast, a short distance west of the harbour town of Padstow, set among high cliffs along the Atlantic shore.

What is Trevone known for?

Trevone is known for its sandy beach, its rockier 'Rocky Beach' that is great for catching crabs and exploring rock pools, and the Round Hole, a large blowhole on the clifftop.

What is there to do in Trevone?

You can swim and relax on the sandy beach, hunt for crabs and sea life in the rock pools, and walk up to see the Round Hole blowhole. The headlands and beaches are also good for sea fishing.

Is Trevone worth visiting?

Yes. With two distinct beaches close together and the striking Round Hole nearby, Trevone offers more variety than many small coves, all within easy reach of Padstow.

How do you get to Trevone?

Trevone is reached by road from Padstow, just off the B3276 in North Cornwall, and is also linked to neighbouring beaches by the South West Coast Path.

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Place guide3 min readUpdated 10 Sept 2026

By the Down The Cove editorial team

Trevone

Just along the coast from Padstow, Trevone has two contrasting beaches: a gently shelving stretch of sand and a rockier neighbour made for rock-pooling and crabbing. On the cliffs above sits the Round Hole, a dramatic blowhole formed by a collapsed sea cave.

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Quick notes for your visit

Beach and cove guide

Plan your visit

A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.

Trevone is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.

Best forOpen coastal character with sand, pebbles, cliffs or coves depending on the tide and weather.

Families, beach days, coast paths, rock pools and relaxed exploring.

Getting thereParking, arrival and the practical first steps.

Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.

What to look forA calmer way to plan with children or visitors.

A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.

Before you goThe small checks that make the day easier.

Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.

The full guide

Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.

Trevone has two beaches. One of the beaches is sandy and the other is rocky. The rocky beach, known as 'Rocky Beach' is a great place for catching crabs or exploring rock pools.

Above the sandy beach on the cliffs is a giant blow hole which is a popular tourist attraction.

Sea Fishing in Trevone area

This whole area is good for bass and all species of flatfish if fishing off the beaches. The headlands are good fishing places for pollack, mackerel and the odd whiting or cod.

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Lifeguard cover changes by beach and season. Check the RNLI's current patrol dates before travelling, then follow local signs, flags and lifeguard advice on the day. Do not rely on a previous year's timetable.

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Common questions

Where is Trevone Bay?: Trevone Bay is on Cornwall's north coast, a short distance west of the harbour town of Padstow, set among high cliffs along the Atlantic shore.
What is Trevone known for?: Trevone is known for its sandy beach, its rockier 'Rocky Beach' that is great for catching crabs and exploring rock pools, and the Round Hole, a large blowhole on the clifftop.
What is there to do in Trevone?: You can swim and relax on the sandy beach, hunt for crabs and sea life in the rock pools, and walk up to see the Round Hole blowhole. The headlands and beaches are also good for sea fishing.
Is Trevone worth visiting?: Yes. With two distinct beaches close together and the striking Round Hole nearby, Trevone offers more variety than many small coves, all within easy reach of Padstow.
How do you get to Trevone?: Trevone is reached by road from Padstow, just off the B3276 in North Cornwall, and is also linked to neighbouring beaches by the South West Coast Path.

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