Pictures of Polzeath
in the county of Cornwall
About Polzeath
Westerly winds drift through the deep curve that is Hayle Bay to create ideal conditions for surfers. There is fine surfing from all along this stretch of coastal waters and excellent sun bathing on the warm, softly golden, sandy beach. The beach at Polzeath has a lifeguard on duty, and it remains one of the safest beaches for swimming in the region.
A receeding tide reveals an expanse of rocky pools on what is known as the Greenway which is but a short walk from Polzeath. There are commanding views from here across the Camel estuary to Stepper Point which has a tower built as a landmark for seafarers.
This is an area of pleasant coves, delightful bays and quaint villages. There are fine walks on the headland between Polzeath and New Polzeath where to the north are the banks and ditches of an Iron-Age fort.
Polzeath, is a surfers paradise and an beautiful area that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Polzeath
| Prideaux Place | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Trevose Head Lighthouse | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Merlin's Cave | (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tintagel Castle | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tintagel Old Post Office | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Rocky Valley | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Bodmin Jail | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Shire Hall | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Bodmin & Wenford Railway | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Newquay Zoo | (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Lanhydrock House | (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Jamaica Inn | (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Restormel Castle | (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in PolzeathAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Polzeath
New Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
New Polzeath overlooks the extensive sands at Hayles Bay, where westerly winds provide perfect conditions for surfers. Just north of New Polzeath you can find steps leading to a beautiful beach.
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Rock, in the county of Cornwall (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction S)
Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince.
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Padstow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction SW)
Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe.
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Port Isaac, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (3.9 miles, 6.4 km, direction E)
Port Isaac offers visitors many rich experiences from strolls around its ancient streets and narrow alleys criss-crossing the hillside, to simply standing on the top of a cliff watching the foaming waves of the changing tide.
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Port Gaverne, in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction E)
The village itself was especially noted for Pilchards, a fact which caused many fishermen in the 19th-century to make this little place their home.
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Wadebridge, in the county of Cornwall (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE)
This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts.
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Constantine Bay, in the county of Cornwall (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW)
Constantine Bay lies south of Padstow, and just a short distance from Trevose Head.
Here visitors will find a marvellous...
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Porthcothan, in the county of Cornwall (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
Wildlife, wild plants, flowers, and winding lanes are typical of this part of Cornwall where Porthcothan beach is backed by an area of low dunes.
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St Eval, in the county of Cornwall (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SW)
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Mawgan Porth, in the county of Cornwall (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)
The glorious, almost white sands of Mawgan Porth, matches the creamy tips of the tumbling waves lapping the shore of this lovely coastal resort.
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Tintagel, in the county of Cornwall (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE)
Legendry seat of King Arthur, graced with spectacular cliff scenery and the ruins of a castle built for the Earl of Cornwall in...
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Bodmin, in the county of Cornwall (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SE)
Historically fascinating and naturally beautiful, this area of North Cornwall has so much to offer. Equidistant from both the...
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Watergate, in the county of Cornwall (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction E)
Watergate occupies a lovely location between the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and the exciting surfing beaches of Newquay.
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Boscastle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction NE)
Boscastle is favoured with the only natural harbour along a rugged rock strewn twenty mile stretch of North Cornish Coast.
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Newquay, in the county of Cornwall (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SW)
What a rare blessing Newquay has in its mile upon mile of sheltered, golden beaches that offer a safe haven for sun-worshippers and surfers alike.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW) |
| Roche Station | (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction S) |
| St. Columb Road Station | (12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction S) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (36.9 miles, 59.4 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (62.0 miles, 99.7 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (64.5 miles, 103.8 km, direction E) |
| Polzeath to London | (218.4 miles, 351.4 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Polzeath
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Polzeath center |
| The Metropole | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SW) |
| Trehellas House | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE) |
| Tredethy Country Hotel | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SE) |
| Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Course | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction E) |
| Westberry Hotel | (11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction SE) |
| Victoria Inn | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction S) |
| The Windward Hotel | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SW) |
| The Metro | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SW) |
| Pine Lodge | (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW) |
| Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Polzeath |
