BeachHidden gem

Crackington Haven

Crackington Haven, South West England

A dramatic cove with folded cliffs and a good café.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
2 hours

Crackington Haven has a pebbly beach, huge geology-lover cliffs and a small cafe at the top. It is wilder and quieter than Bude and is popular with surfers when the swell is up. The coast walk to High Cliff is spectacular but steep.

Good to know

  • Swim only near the lifeguards
  • The coast path to High Cliff is a hard hike
Best time
Low tide, morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Small car park above the beach
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs welcome

Facilities

  • Rubbish bins
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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