BeachHidden gem
Kennack Sands
Ruan Minor, South West England
A wide, low-key sandy beach on the Lizard's east side with rock pools at both ends.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Kennack Sands is a long stretch of sand and shingle backed by dunes, quieter than the big north coast surf beaches. Rock pools at the edges keep kids busy and the water is sheltered enough for a paddle. A small seasonal cafe and a car park sit right behind the beach.
Good to know
- Park early in summer, the car park fills by late morning
- Walk the coast path east towards Cadgwith for a quiet cove
- Best time
- Morning or evening, outside school holidays
- Open
- All year (dog restrictions may apply in summer)
- Getting there
- Narrow lanes then a pay-and-display car park by the beach
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
- Toilets
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