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Gwithian Beach

St Ives Bay, St Ives, England
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Ranked #1 of 9 activities in St Ives
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing
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Stockport, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I love this place, especially walking round the headland and looking over to Godrevy Lighthouse. Family holidays started when I was just a few months old and when I left college we moved down to this magical place. Ive since moved back up north but visit my father at least 5 times a year and spend lots of time on... More

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Letchworth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

This is truly the nicest bit of coastline in the UK, travel further on to Godrevy lighthouse then look back at the view. Amazing

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Ireland
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Gwithian beach lies within St Ives Bay, which is one of the most wonderful places in the world. From St Ives you have the beautiful sandy beaches of Lelant, Hayle, Gwithian and Godrevy, all backed by dunes with an abundance of flora and fauna. Blue sea and lots of rockpools. Miles of walking, plenty of sunbathing and all sorts of... More

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Ellenton, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Just amazing and photographs can do this wonderful place no justice. Wonderful views and just mile after mile of clean golden sands. This must also be a Surfers Paradise. Do not pass by you must make time to visit here.

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

One of the most beautiful beaches and pieces of coastline I've ever seen. The sand is so soft and golden. The lighthouse is unbelievable. And you can find a colony of seals with pups over the headland.

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Grantham, United Kingdom
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29 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
153 helpful votes 153 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Gwithian Towans ....... Just the name conjures up childhood holidays, long sunny days, picnics on the beach (including sand in your sandwiches). Adventures in the sand dunes ..... Nothing much has changed in all those years. We still visit, although we find a nice little pub nowadays. The sand is still gorgeous, there are still only about 20 people on... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

The Winter is a perfect time to have these amazing beaches to yourself, the thunderous waves made it so exciting, and the wind whipped up and around you, howling like a banshee! Warmly dressed, we found it heavenly.

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Oxford
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Stayed in one of the 60's beach chalets overlooking the beach.Views to the lighthouse and to St Ives from the beach.The light was amazing as was the surf and the beach. The surrounding area is remote and unspoilt.

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Camborne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

We are lucky to be able to call this our local beach. It has everything you could ask for: a safe life guarded swimming area, rocks to climb across, a light house, rock pools and it is huge.

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Wagga Wagga, Australia
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72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

Being from Australia,i was delighted to see such wonderful beaches. Everything here you can do in Queenslands but at a higher quality. The fish and chips are amazing,the seafood is well priced and much more moorish than Australian rubbish and the surroundings unscathed or bogans and litter bugs. Going back to Australia just depresses me,which is why i dont ever... More

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