Season: summer
There was bright sunshine over Tolcarne beach at the start of the day during this summer visit. The immaculate beach was being decorated with temporary sports courts as the sand glistened under an ebb tide. Newquay Harbour, the Atlantic Hotel and Towan Head were clearly in view as I looked out from this fine town beach.
Pam’s and Bill’s eulogy to Tolcarne beach.
By the water at Tolcarne beach.
Season: spring
The sea was an hour or so short of high tide on this occasion, so there was still some space between the water and the beach huts. This town beach has outstanding views across to Towan Head and Newquay harbour, plus it’s flat, sheltered and safe for bathing and surfing. You’ve got all you need here, plus you can easily get into Newquay.
Pepe sums up the appeal of the beach to him.
Tolcarne beach in Newquay, as seen from halfway down the steps.
Season: winter
It was a bright, cold February morning for this return to Tolcarne beach. To some extent defined by what you can see from it, the beach nevertheless feels tranquil and welcoming in its own right. On this occasion some students were on their way to take an exam in a building by the beach.
A view from Tolcarne beach in Newquay.
Season: autumn
Tolcarne is the least publicised of the Newquay beaches, perhaps because of the steep steps by which the beach is accessed from above on all but a low tide. As a result, some locals use the beach for bass fishing, guaranteed peace and quiet at this time of the year. I like the views across to the harbour at Newquay and further on to the Huer’s Hut and the old lifeboat house. Facilities vary through the seasons, but are full on in the summer.
A chat with a bass fisherman, enjoying the tranquility here at Tolcarne early in the morning.
A great view across the bay to Towan Head on a sunny morning, as seen from the water’s edge.
Another view, this time looking down on Tolcarne beach.
It’s the place I call home and it’s been my favourite place for my whole life, even when I didn’t live near it! I knew I would live close to the beach one day and the past 15 years in Newquay have been unforgettable, because of the beach. It inspires me and my husband.