Treyarnon Bay was also the site of the first UK surfing session during the 1950s. – this bay is a small sandy beach that is ideal for family holidays and for surfing – but it is more – with everything from rock pools to caves and little climbing gulley’s – collect mussels off the rocks here in the winter and cooked they will be the sweetest you will taste.

The iconic Treyarnon Bay Hotel has gone now – where some excellent nights on the pool tables were had – the locals and visitors were making the place too rowdy apparently – but hey ho the shop that sells everything is still there and surf hire is available – and the Youth Hostel has a cafe bar now – and one of the best views in Cornwall.

Along the eastern fringe of the cove there are two sea pools – these two pools trap water from the receding tide providing an excellent place for children to swim and play during the day.

The low lying cliffs of the eastern fringe of the bay lead to a small headland with Lifeguard lookout and spectacular views for walkers or just to sit and watch the world.