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Quieter beaches near St Austell in August?

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negrilbaby · 02/08/2014 22:52

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for family beaches near(ish) St Austell - that won't be heaving in August?

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Stickerrocks · 03/08/2014 04:55

It depends what you mean by a family beach. Caerhayes is nice and we always used to go to Carne & Portholland, but wherever you go at this time of year is going to be busy, unless you go somewhere down a cliff path.

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FishWithABicycle · 03/08/2014 05:29

If "not heaving" is what you value, you need to browse the various beach guides (e.g. this or this and look for ones which are difficult to get to and have no facilities (taking everything you could possibly need of course)

Anywhere that is reasonably accessible, has parking and a shop and loos, and nice sand, will be completely heaving.

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joeypoey123 · 04/08/2014 22:47

Crinnis at Charlton Bay. Not the most beautiful behind with the old colleseaum building, but views out toward the sea is gorgeous.

Also it's free parking! Bonus

I would also recommend Polkerris, caerhays, or anywhere north coast (newquay)

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joeypoey123 · 04/08/2014 22:47

Carlyon Bay*

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joeypoey123 · 04/08/2014 22:48

Carlyon Bay*

Live in St austell :)

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negrilbaby · 13/08/2014 20:36

Many thanks for these suggestions

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