Gwithian Beach forms part of three miles of beach called the Towans, which is Cornish for dunes, and is perfect for all the family and even the dog
Gwithian Beach is described as an underrated gem(Image: Getty)
A gorgeous spacious beach often overlooked by tourists has received a huge boost after a UK travel content creator visited it and described it as ‘the most underrated beach in the UK’.
Gwithian Beach – also known as Gwithian Towans – is near Hayle, just north of St Ives in Cornwall, and is a beautiful, quiet area that forms part of three miles of beach called the Towans, which is Cornish for ‘dunes’.
Filled with rock pools, dramatic cliffs and miles of sand stretching out to Hayle, this is a great spot for families interested in exploring marine life and untamed wilderness. The beach also has two cafes, toilets and a large car park and is great for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, kite-buggying and rock pooling at low tide.
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Travel content creator Hannah – who posts on social media under the handle, hannahsukwanders – described it as ‘one of her favourite beaches in Cornwall’.
In her review of it, she said: “It’s a beautiful golden sandy beach with stunning cliffs to back it. The beach was dotted with natural sea pools and it’s also a great surfing spot thanks to its Atlantic swells.”
It also has a lifeguard on duty during the summer season and is dog-friendly all year round, except from 10am – 6pm in July and August.
Hannah added: “There are miles of incredible sand dunes ad at low tide you can access other beaches too. If you’re lucky to might spot grey seals and the beach is a great habitat for seabirds too.
“Watching Godrevy Lighthouse turn into a silhouette with the sunset behind is definitely a view to behold.”
Hundreds of Instagram users flooded Hannah’s comments section after her post telling her to keep quiet about her find because it’s such a special place.
One commenter said: “Sshhh don’t tell anyone about this beach, it’s the best sandy beach in the world IMHO.”
Another wrote: “So lucky to say this is just down the road from me. Special memories made since I was little, growing up here and now with my own children. It’s a special place for sure.”