About
Nanjizal Bay is a boulder beach with some sand and caves to explore. The bay can have strong currents, and with no lifeguards on duty, we recommend avoiding the water.
Nanjizal beach never gets busy because it has no facilities and is hard to reach, accessible only via the coast path, with steps down onto the beach. With the lack of sand, this is a stop-off beach to explore whilst on a longer coastal path dog walk.
The beach proves that, even in busy Cornwall, you can still find remote, empty beaches.
Dog Access and Rules
You have no restrictions; dogs are allowed year-round on Nanjizal Beach, though you will need to visit at low tide to get sand.
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Access and Facilities
There are no facilities or parking at Nanjizal, you will need to park at either Porthgwarra Beach (Postcode TR19 6JR) or Lands End (Postcode TR19 7AA).
Once parked, you will need to take the coast path. Depending on the pace, the walk would be 30-45 minutes, and the final descent to Nanjizal Beach is via steep steps.
