Benoath Cove

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Benoath Cove is a fine, sandy beach surrounded by high cliffs at Bossiney, near Tintagel

At low water the beach is joined to Bossiney Haven and at high tide, Benoath Beach disappears except for a few rocky ledges.

There are caves and rocky pools to explore. Swimming is possible on a rising tide but care should be exercised due to strong currents.

In the right conditions the cove is good for surfing, with a powerful, fast and hollow beach break which is for experienced surfers only.

The beach is accessed by steep steps but at low water it is possible to walk along the sand from Bossiney Haven.

There is no lifeguard service but there is safety equipment on the steps above the beach.

Benoath Cove is dog friendly with dogs allowed all year round.

There are no facilities at the beach. The toilets are near the parking and the nearest shops are at 1km away at Tintagel.



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Location:
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1km from Tintagel and 3.8kms from Boscastle, on the B3263.

Parking at the outskirts of Bossiney - a lay-by with room for 7 cars and a car park field for over 100 vehicles

Take the public footpath from the lay-by and cross the field diagonally to meet the coast path. Then turn right and then left to go down a path which winds down to a narrow and steep path with steps and hand rails.

Road directions to Benoath Cove

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