Photos of Lelant
and its surroundings

One of a large group of Eurasian Wigeon on the Hayle River off Porthkidney Sands.

Porthkidney beach is ideal for dogs as you can take them there at any time of the year. The huge beach opens up as you walk along the Hayle estuary. As you round the corner, you can see the beach stretches away towards Carbis Bay and St Ives.

At very high tides you can still access Porthkidney Beach by walking down through the golf course, passing between the beautiful graveyards of St Uny Lelant church until you reach the area near the railway bridge. Walk under the bridge and take the left turn onto the coast path. You can then access the beach via the dunes.

Please note, it is required that dogs stay on their leads on the path through the golf course. Signs indicate where the restrictions apply.

Once you're on the beach then dogs can come off their leads, run, swim, dig holes, socialise and all the other canine pursuits!

You'll find Porthkidney Beach at Lelant between Hayle and St Ives.

Orobanche hederae at Lelant, Cornwall

In June, poppies (Papaver rhoeas) are springing up in meadows, walls and hedgerows around Cornwall.

Dog friendly Porthkidney Beach at Lelant, near Hayle.

This beach is dog friendly all year round.

A beautiful sunny autumn afternoon on the Hayle estuary.

St Uny Church, Lelant, with its Living Churchyard. The Lelant Heritage Centre is located in this beautiful churchyard. It contains information on local history and wildlife which visitors can browse and enjoy. The Centre is also a cafe serving delicious homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks.

Volunteers provide a friendly welcome to visitors old and new.

Lelant

Lelant Heritage Centre and Cafe