National Trust - Duckpool — Attraction in Morwenstow

You park 5 minutes from the start of the beach there are toilets in the car park, which unfortunately were closed on our visit. Parking is free with a donation box. Walking along a little stream and crossing over onto the beach. Then you arrive at a stone and shingle beach at high tide. Once low tide comes you can cross the rocky outcrops to get to perfect sandy beaches. Whilst we were there, one side of the valley was crumbling away which made for good spectating as the rocks cascaded down the side of the cliff snow balling all the way. At the peak of people arriving there were 10(ish) bearing in mind we've not long left lockdown and allowed to travel and the weather left a lot to be desired. Most people pop in for 10 minutes as a respite point from the coastal path as this passes between the car park and the beach. I read before getting here that it's hard to reach... The roads are single track but not busy, the walk to the shingle part is rocky (why are you in Cornwall if you're not prepared for both of these) however reaching the glorious sandy beach is more of a task, not for anyone below the age of 60ish and without children but with a young family it was slow going (lots of shoulder rides). It takes about 10 minutes to cross the rocks to the sandy beach but when you're there, it's you, perfect beach and the sea. Isolated and...

Beautiful spot, if you can access it.

We've visited Duckpool lots since living un bude, and it's beautiful, the sunsets here are so unique and breathtaking from the top of the cliffs.

Accessibility to the beach has become more difficult, there are no stepping stones like there use to be, which usually means getting wet feet when crossing the river. And the cliffs on the far side of the beach are crumbling, and loosing more and more rocks which has made using the beach a bit treacherous.

The road to and from duckpool is narrow, and windy, not ideal in larger vehicles but achievable. On foot it requires a walk along the coastal path, and it's situated in a valley. So not ideal for those with mobility issues. The car park is a rough uneven surface.

There is a Ford opposite the car park if you follow the road, which is great fun...

Brilliant little beach to go to, nice walking trails up the bank out into fields and so on, some amazing viewpoints too!

Not too windy, enough to keep it cool, and the dogs loved every moment swimming and running around!

Rock pools form as the tide changes, with some sand and some rocks.

Cliff faces provide a little bit of shade if required!

A few crystals from where the sedimentary rock faces have decayed over the years...

The waves were fantastic, they seem to translate into a more substantive form as the cove pushes the water together coming into shore, excellent fun jumping and diving over them!

High or low tide, always a good visit,...