Clowance

5.1 miles from Clowance

Rugged granite rock ledges on a tidal headland between Rinsey and Porthleven with deep water close in and kelp-filled gullies. Best in settled weather with a modest swell; avoid big seas and spring tides as waves rebound around the head. Access is via the South West Coast Path (commonly from...

5.2 miles from Clowance

A long, exposed sandy surf beach on the east side of St Ives Bay between Hayle Towans and Godrevy. Shifting sandbars and gutters form along the tide, with more broken ground toward Godrevy. A classic surf mark for bass and rays; flatties show in calmer spells. Fish the flood into...

5.3 miles from Clowance

A secluded south-coast beach in Mount’s Bay between Praa Sands and Prussia Cove, Keneggy Sands has clean sand flanked by rocky, kelp-fringed arms. Access is steep via a cliff path with a final scramble, and parts of the beach can be cut off by the flood, so plan around tide...

5.3 miles from Clowance

A wide, shallow sandy beach on the west side of the Hayle Estuary, Porth Kidney Sands offers productive surf and channel fishing. Shifting sandbars and tidal gullies draw fish on the flood and into dusk, with the estuary mouth providing extra movement and food. Expect bass and flatfish through the...

5.5 miles from Clowance

An exposed granite pier guarding Porthleven Harbour with quick access to deep, kelpy water in the harbour mouth. Summer shoals of mackerel and scad pass close, while wrasse and pollack patrol the walls and rough ground. After dark, pouting, poor cod and the odd conger show. Best on settled seas...

5.5 miles from Clowance

Also known as Porth Kidney Sands, Lelant Beach sits on the eastern side of St Ives Bay at the mouth of the Hayle Estuary. It’s a wide, gently shelving sand beach with shifting bars, gutters and a powerful main channel that fishes best on the flood and first of the...