Season: winter
Bright sunshine was the order of the day. A low tide and the stunning scenery here had combined to attract extra visitors down to the sea. Recent storms had left their mark on the higher reaches, but by the water the Atlantic breakers rolled benignly in. The ever-changing nature of the beach never fails to impress. Those of us lucky enough to be here today saw Mawgan Porth in all its majesty.
A romantic attachment to Mawgan Porth beach for Rachel and James.
Low tide and sunshine on the beach.
Season: autumn
It was a glorious afternoon at Mawgan Porth beach near Newquay Airport in North Cornwall. The tide was out, leaving a vast space of beach for people to enjoy. The sun is lower at this time of year and throws a different light on the sea, silver but slightly diffused. A gentle onshore breeze moderated the hot sun and added to the first wistful flicker of autumn in people’s faces.
The beach as a tonic for Joanna.
By the water’s edge with Nicole.
A full circuit of a beautiful North Cornwall beach, showing a fine face in the afternoon.
Season: spring
The sun was shining at low tide over Mawgan Porth beach. The weekend had brought horse riders, locals, visitors and the Bristol Surf Club to the beach. The Surf Club were doing a beach clean as a part of their weekend down in Cornwall.
With Catherine, who explains the beach clean.
After years of holidaying in Mawgan Porth as a small child, my family finally took the plunge and moved down to Newquay when I was just 6 years old. Back then it was all about playing, swimming and seeing how big you could build your sand castle tower. 20 years later and the beach to me now means freedom and a break from the distractions of everyday life. Where you can walk, run, play and relax all whilst breathing in fresh sea air and taking much needed time to reflect. As well as loving the coast line for these reasons, the beaches bring tourism to our county.