The Strangles Beach

  • The Strangles
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  • The Strangles Beach
    © Cornwall Beaches
  • The Strangles
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    The Strangles beach is located on a stretch of the North Cornish coast known for its high cliffs. In fact nearby High Cliff is the highest cliff in Cornwall at over 700 feet (200 metres). This gives some idea of the setting of this long sand and shingle beach. The cliffs aren't so steep here but the walk down from the coast path is still quite demanding. The name of the beach refers to the treacherous nature of the coast here with strong currents and jagged rocks. Swimming is generally unsafe.


    There are actually two beaches here which join up at low tide. The smaller beach to the north is known as Little Strand and is set on the other side of the large rock / sea stack in the middle of the bay. There is a large rock arch at this end of the beach and the rock formations around here are generally of interest. Little Strand is popular with naturists.


    The main beach is a long stretch of sand at low tide which, given the relatively long climb down to the beach, is never busy. The path is well maintained and despite the high cliffs it couldn't be described as hazardous.

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    No lifeguard cover

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs allowed all year

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    Nudist/naturist beach

    Yes

    Postcode

    EX23 0LQ

    OS grid ref.

    SX 1317 9542

    Parking

    There is a small National Trust parking area on the roadside opposite the footpath down to the beach and coast path.

    The Strangles Beach Reviews (10)

    Gill

    Feb 04th 2021

    Suppose I am biased, living locally, but consider this beach very special. Yes, its a fair old stomp down with a teeny bit of abseiling at base - and back of course.  CHECK TIDES AND BE SENSIBLE about your visit.  In this over-crowded, molly-coddled country its too easy to imagine help will come if you have a problem - but plenty of families have found its glorious natural joys and delights.  Just take your litter home please.

    Heaven

    Cora

    Aug 05th 2019

    My favourite beach so far. Beautiful, lots to explore, plenty of golden sand, rocks and pools. A lovely walk down, with views. And always parking and peace.

    Beautiful beach but don't go swimming

    Tom

    Jun 15th 2020

    Went here with my family a few years ago, it’s a beautiful secluded beach, it was mid summer and there was only one other family there so definetly a good place to get away from crowds. However while we were swimming the tide turned and swept my dad and sister way out of the bay, the lifeguard were called but thankfully they had bodyboards and were able to paddle back to the beach once the tides calmed a bit, if they didn’t have the bodyboards it could of been a very different story.

    Heaven

    John M

    Aug 13th 2022

    What an amazing place. This is an absolute gem of a beach, it’s a long walk from the road and could be quite demanding if you’re not fit but, if you can walk the route down you are rewarded with a beautiful sandy beach. Because of the tough walk I guess not too many people come here. I went yesterday (Friday) and there were only about 10 people in total enjoying this paradise. No shops and no toilets, so I guess this is another reason that not may people venture to this spot. Although the walk is a tough one it is worth it just for the views.
    I will be back….probably tomorrow.
    Oh, you’ll need to check the tide times too.
    John M

    Paradise

    michael parker

    Aug 08th 2022

    We found it difficult to find and we seemed to walk a long way to get to the beach but hey ho all part of the fun . An absolute gem of a find though , hardly anyone else there so perfect for us , best word to describe this beach is Paradise , it’s 23 degree here today and it’s amazing , who needs to go abroad …

    Breathtakingly beautiful

    C&J

    Jun 22nd 2022

    We visited for the first time on the Summer Solstice when the low tide and evening weather were both perfect.  The last part of the descent is a little challenging and the climb back up is quite a workout but all well worth the effort for this beautiful, wild and unspoilt beach that you may have to yourself.

    Stunning

    Evelyne

    Aug 24th 2021

    Quite a hike down and up which naturally means it is quite empty. Utterly beautiful.

    Far from the madding crowd!

    Justin

    Aug 22nd 2021

    Beautiful,rugged,sweeping beach.
    Fantastic rock formations goladen Sands ,pebbles , quartz veined rocks.
    Often no one there,
    The walk down at the right time of year is also beautiful,with Heather and gorse lined paths.

    Simon

    Aug 24th 2019

    A lovely beech but at high tide a pebble beech so bring strong shoes,the climb up and down is quite a hack,so if not strong of knee, don’t attempt it. Top tip take plenty of water .a great place to hideaway .o naturelle at the far end of the beech

    Great beach

    Appleman

    Jun 04th 2022

    This is a fabulous beach even though it is a bit hard to get to. I love that it is not too popular and that it therefore is peaceful.
    I also like the privacy so that I can be naked if I want to.

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