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Newquay Lusty Glaze Beach

Cornwall, England


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Lusty Glaze Beach, located in Newquay, Cornwall, is a privately owned beach and cove known for its beautiful golden sands and dramatic cliffs.

Lusty Glaze Beach is a privately owned beach and resort situated in Newquay Bay on the north coast of Cornwall. The cove is approximately 220 metres wide and is backed by cliffs and the town of Newquay. The beach is sheltered by dramatic 200ft cliffs and features beautiful golden sands.

The beach is home to The Adventure Centre, where visitors can experience a range of activities or simply relax. Lusty Glaze is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. The beach is surrounded by steep steps leading down from the cliffs, giving it a charming but secluded feel. In the summer, the beach is popular with families and hosts a range of activities, including a few beach huts and a beach front restaurant.

Lusty Glaze Beach hosts a wide range of music and sporting events throughout the year, including summer events and weddings. The beach is dog friendly between 1 October and 30 April, but there are restrictions in place during the summer months. For surfers, Lusty Glaze beach is slightly sheltered and perfect for beginners.

Visitors to Lusty Glaze Beach can stay at the Kallacliff Hotel, which overlooks the beach.

Newquay Lusty Glaze Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 17 September

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 18°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 15%
Min temperature 15°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Newquay Lusty Glaze Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:38 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:53 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Porth, Newquay

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SW821625

Coordinates: 50°25'20"N 5°4'3"W

Mapcode: GBR ZD.8HZ6

What 3 Words: poorly.importing.hotspots

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: Newquay

Nearest postcode: TR7 3AD

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Visitor information for Newquay Lusty Glaze Beach, Cornwall, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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