Carne Beach - The Cornish Riviera

Also known as Gerrans Bay

Gerrans Bay is on the south coast of the Roseland Peninsula between Nare Head and Porthscatho. The main beach is Pendower - a large sandy expanse. Safe for swimming but there can be a large swell.

Directions: Take the St Mawes road from Tregony and branch off to Veryan or Porscatho.

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Carne Beach map:

Interactive JavaScript map of Carne Beach

Parking: Limited parking is available at the beach.

Surfing at Carne Beach

Popular surfing beach.

webcam: Carne Beach surfcam

Dogs: No dogs (Easter to October exept after 6pm)

Facilities: The restaurant at the Nare Hotel is open to non-residents. Other amenities in Portscatho, Gerrans, Veryan and St. Mawes.

Nearest town: Truro

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