Photos of Crantock
and its surroundings

Fields of Corn Marigolds - Glebionis segetum - at West Pentire, Crantock, near Newquay. From late June and for most of July the fields of West Pentire are full of traditional corn field wild flowers. You can walk around the coast path at West Pentire or follow public footpaths towards Polly Joke taking you past these colourful fields.

Crantock Beach is a popular north coast beach between Holywell Bay and Newquay. The beach is backed by tall sand dunes. The estuary of the River Gannel is located beside the beach. Crantock Beach is dog friendly all year round. Parking is available near the beach. A ferry operates between the beach and East Pentire giving easy access to Newquay.

The River Gannel passing East Pentire to meet the sea at Crantock Beach.

Crantock Beach, East Pentire and Fistral Beach in the background.

Aerial view taken from West Pentire showing Crantock beach, River Gannel, Fistral beach and Newquay.

Crantock village is just a short distance away from its golden sandy beach. The River Gannel, a tidal river, winds its way along the far edge of the beach. In the background is East Pentire, Newquay with Fistral Beach and its other beaches. Towan Head separates Fistral Beach from Newquay's other beaches.

In late June and for most of July this amazing display of Poppies can be seen at West Pentire, near Crantock.

The wildflower meadows on West Pentire provide an amazing display of colourful, summer flowers. Traditionally, corn fields would have contained wildflowers such as poppies and corn marigolds but nowadays it is rare to see such a beautiful natural display. West Pentire and the surrounding coastline (Crantock, Porth Joke and Holywell Bay) is managed by the National Trust.