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Planning a session in New Polzeath, Cornwall? Start with Pentireglaze Haven, Polzeath Beach and Greenaway Beach. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
8.0 miles from New Polzeath
An exposed Atlantic-facing beach backed by slate cliffs and reefs, with mixed sand and rocky ground. The sandy strand largely disappears at high water; at lower states, gullies, kelp beds, and clean sand patches open up. Fish the surf for bass and rays, or work the rocky ledges on either...
8.1 miles from New Polzeath
Exposed National Trust headland of steep, rugged rocks between Porthcothan and Bedruthan Steps. The ledges give access to deep, kelpy water with strong tidal movement and Atlantic swell influence. Best fished on smaller tides, with a preference for the flooding tide around dawn or dusk. Lure fishing is highly effective...
8.1 miles from New Polzeath
Exposed Atlantic rock mark overlooking the small cove of Pentire Steps (between Park Head and Bedruthan Steps). Steep, awkward access and uneven ledges lead to deep, kelp-filled gullies with clean sand patches just off the rocks. Best fished on the flood through high water in settled or offshore winds when...
8.5 miles from New Polzeath
An exposed Atlantic rock mark beneath the Carnewas/Bedruthan Steps cliffs between Mawgan Porth and Porthcothan. Deep, kelp-filled gullies, fast tide run-offs around the sea stacks and ledges, and quick-flooding platforms. Best in calm to moderate swell with clear water from late spring to early autumn; winter swells usually make it...
9.1 miles from New Polzeath
Exposed rock headland with deep, kelpy water and strong Atlantic tidal movement. Access is via steep coastal paths from Tintagel village to small rock platforms; only suitable for experienced rock anglers in settled to moderate seas. Produces pollack and wrasse by day, with conger, huss and pouting after dark; summer...
9.3 miles from New Polzeath
Open, sandy surf beach flanked by rocky headlands with the River Menalhyl entering at the southern end. Productive for surf bass in a rolling sea; flatfish and small-eyed rays from the cleaner sand at range, especially after dark. Summer sees mackerel and garfish around the corners, with mullet in the...
