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Mother Ivey's Bay

Cornwall, England


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Mother Ivey's Bay is a secluded and picturesque beach located on the north coast of Cornwall, along the South West Coastal Path. .

Mother Ivey's Bay is situated on the north coast of Cornwall, between Newquay and Padstow. The beach is a rural sandy cove, approximately 480 metres wide, backed by steep cliffs. It is nestled in a sheltered bay and can be accessed via the coast path, which takes around twenty minutes to walk from Harlyn Bay.

Facilities are limited at Mother Ivey's Bay, with the nearest amenities located at Harlyn Bay, a twenty-minute walk away. The beach is also accessible through a large caravan site situated above the beach. As a result of its remote location and limited access, the beach is rarely crowded, even during peak season when the caravan site is full.

The beach was previously known as Polventon beach, but was renamed Mother Ivey's Bay due to a local legend about a white witch named Mother Ivey, who was said to have cursed a family.

In addition to Mother Ivey's Bay, the surrounding area is home to other beautiful beaches, including Long Cove beach, a secluded sandy cove located on the Trevose Headland. This area is popular with families and surfers, with several holiday parks and camping grounds nearby.

Mother Ivey's Bay is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Bay Sand

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 28mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 78%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 27mph

The tide at Mother Ivey's Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:34 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:25 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Mother Ivey's Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Harlyn Surf School (1 miles)
Padstow and Stepper Point Walk (3.2 miles)
Padstow Brewing Company (3.3 miles)
Padstow Sealife Safaris (3.4 miles)
The Camel Trail (4 miles)
St. Enodoc Church (4.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Harlyn

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SW864759

Coordinates: 50°32'40"N 5°0'54"W

Mapcode: GBR ZG.NZTV

What 3 Words: regal.corrects.crusted

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Merryn

Nearest postcode: PL28 8SL

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