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Visiting Hayle Beach with your dog is a fantastic choice for a beach day in Cornwall. Hayle boasts three miles of golden sand, stretching from the estuary at Hayle River to Godrevy Head, and is backed by dunes and a nature reserve. Known for its scenic beauty and ample space, it’s a popular destination for both locals and visitors, including those with four-legged friends.

Dog-friendly policies:

Although we say Hayle Beach is dog-friendly, the beach is actually split into separate named beaches, and some of these individual sections have dog restrictions whilst others allow dogs all year around.

The stretches of beach named running away from the Hayle estuary:

  • Hayle Towans Beach (also known as Harveys Towans) runs from Hayle Estuary to Black Cliffs and does not allow dogs between 1st July to 31st August (10 am to 6 pm).
  • Mexico Towans Beach is a dog-friendly beach running away from Black Cliffs.
  • Upton Towans Beach is a dog-friendly stretch of sand roughly in the middle of the 3 miles and is marked by a rocky outcrop at the top.
  • Gwithian Towans Beach does not allow dogs between 1st July to 31st August (10 am to 6 pm).
  • Godrevy Beach is a sand and rocky beach at the far end of Hayle Beach. It looks out onto the lighthouse and does not allow dogs between 1 July - 31 August (10 am - 6 pm).

This great dog-friendly family beach has room for everyone, even on the hottest and busiest summer days. But you need to be careful especially at low tide, as there are no clear signs to show where dogs are and are not allowed. At a very simple level, you can go to the middle section where the high dunes exist, marked at the bottom by Black Cliffs and another rocky outcrop before Gwithian Towans.

Features and activities:

Hayle's beaches, including Hayle Towans, Mexico Towans, Upton Towans, Godrevy, and Gwithian, offer vast expanses of sand perfect for dogs to run and play on.

The area is also renowned for its stunning coastal walks and views, especially around Godrevy Point, where you can spot seals on the beaches below the headland.

Beyond the beach, Hayle and its surroundings offer numerous attractions. Consider visiting the Hayle Estuary RSPB Reserve for bird watching, or explore nearby St Ives for more picturesque coastal scenes and dog-friendly cafes.

Access and facilities:

The beach has lifeguards during the summer, a few choices of cafes and car parking at either end where the middle is footpaths through the dunes, mainly from the holiday parks.

Conclusion:

Hayle Beach is a superb destination for dog owners and a great alternative to the busy St. Ives beaches. With its generous stretches of sand, picturesque settings, and thoughtful amenities, it provides an ideal setting for memorable days out with your pet.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Hayle Destination page or our regional Cornwall Destination page.

Planning your visit to Hayle Beach

Hayle, Hayle, Cornwall , United Kingdom

Place Category: Days Out
Place Tags: Beaches

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7 Day Weather Forecast for Hayle, Cornwall

Today
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 7.5℃ to 9.1℃ with wind speed 7.7 m/sec (N)
Monday, Apr 29
lightrain
Expect a temp in the range 9.3℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 9.3 m/sec (SW)
Tuesday, Apr 30
heavyrain
Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 11℃ with wind speed 11.9 m/sec (S)
Wednesday, May 01
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 8.3℃ to 9.1℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (S)
Thursday, May 02
clearsky_night
Expect a temp in the range 5.5℃ to 7.7℃ with wind speed 0.2 m/sec (N)
Friday, May 03
fair_night
Expect a temp in the range 9.1℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (NW)
Saturday, May 04
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 11℃ to 11.5℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (NW)

Our Hayle weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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