Fabulous beach which is normally occupied by locals so can be quieter as holiday makers are sometimes unaware we have 2 beaches. Has a small boating lake and a great park. Parking is free along the road aswel but it does also have a small car park located by the beach cafe. Has a great edition of a bucket/spade and other beach toys that you can use whilst your there and return then for others to enjoy! Plenty of green space to play and enjoy a picnic too! The tide can catch you out if you don't know the beach so make sure you follow any safety notices if visiting the beautiful westshore. There is a one stop 2 minute walk from the beach and also a great pub and restaurant called the lily if your wanting a cold...
ย ย ย Read moreAmazing beach I must say. It's big and never as crowded as the North shore can get. Usually an ice cream van out there in the summer and it's easy to walk to from any part of the town. At low tide, the water can get very, VERY far out. You can hardly see it from the top of the beach. But then the tide rises very very fast and after a couple hours it can be right up to the beach.
Very tidal shore so if you're intending to build a sandcastle or just lay down for a bit, I'd definitely recommend going further up the beach to a dryer part so you don't have to leave in a rush when the tide comes in.
You can see very far and see a couple other towns from it. Really an...
ย ย ย Read moreLovely place to stroll or sit whilst watching the kite surfers just offshore. There is parking available on the road and a public fee-paying carpark though Blue badge holder spaces are free. There is a cafe and public toilets, however, on Christmas day unless you had cash the toilets could not be used as the card readers were out of action, along with the accessible toilet. Along the promenade is a playground, outdoor gym, boating lake and plenty of seats. The Orme offers various walking routes. There is a cafe bar across the road from the beach and a shop within close proximity. Lovely place to...
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