Hayle

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Hayle Situated on the opposite side of St Ives Bay, Hayle is famed for it's 'three miles of golden sand'.

The beaches start at the mouth of the estuary, regarded as an international quality bird-watching spot. Sightings include Avocets, Ospreys and a host of wading birds.

Following the cresent of the beach brings you to the first lifeguard patroled beach - Hayle Towans. Slightly more sheltered from the Atlantic waves and at nearly 2 miles long there's plenty of room for the whole family.

Next is Gwithian, popular with both locals and holiday makers. This is one of the most popular surfing beaches in the area and holds a decent sized swell.

The Hayle sands end with Godrevey Point with the lighthouse on an island about 50 metre out to sea. The point is national trust owned as is the car park.

Hayle town is divided into two districts, Copperhouse and Foundry. Both these names reflect Hayle's industrial herritage which dates back to trading tin with the phoenicians over 2000 years ago.

Hayle accommodation

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JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to use Google Maps.Godrevy

The northen-most tip of Hayle\'s \'3 miles of golden sand\' and probably the most dramatic. Owing to it\'s position Godrevy takes the brunt of the Atlantic swell and is one of the more exposed beaches more...

Gwithian

Great beach for the family with lots of sand and rock pools for the children. more...

Hayle Towans

This expanse of beach is what makes up most of Hayle\'s \'3 miles of golden sand\'. At low tide all the Hayle beaches join up to provide an impressive stretch of sand pop more...

Mexico Towans

Part of the long stretch of sandy beaches backed by sand dunes at Hayle. more...

Black Cliff

Long sandy beach stretching from Hayle Towans to Mexico Towans, sheltered by cliffs. more...

Local links

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Berwick and Berwick - Independent estate agents with branches in Hayle and St Ives.

D W Car and Van Hire - Well-established husband and wife team based in Hayle, West Cornwall. Free Local Delivery & Collection Service and competitve rates

Down the Line Surf Company - Hayle - One of the best surf shops in West Cornwall and actually run by someone who surfs! Excellent range of boards, wetsuits and accessories.

Foundry Gallery - Shows late 19th century originals as well as contemporary works. The gallery is part of the Foundry Gallery Complex - several artists studios and workshops - which are situated on the top floor of Hayle Shopping Arcade, known locally as Pratts Market.

Gwithian Academy of Surfing - Hayle - British Surfing Association (BSA) aproved surf school located at Gwithian Beach, Hayle. More than competent coaches Tyson Greenaway and Dave Foster.

Hayle Gallery - Traditional, modern and contemporary work for sale including paintings by artists of the St Ives and Newlyn schools.

Hayle Oral History Project - Short animation films, audio clips of recorded memories plus questions & comments on the Hayle area

Hayle Rugby Club - Club fixtures, results, news and team information