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Butterhole beach
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Butterhole beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 116th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Butterhole beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Harlyn Bay beach, which has a rating of 8.2.
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Butterhole beach (Cornwall) is located outside the Crugmeer settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the correct question is not how to get to Butterhole beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.
User reviews
"The view of the beach from the South West Coastal Path is stunning. Access to the beach is only possible by boat during low tide. The cliffs above the beach are quite steep, and there is often livestock roaming around, so it is important to keep dogs on a lead at all times, as both dogs and livestock have been known to fall off the cliff."
Ryan Hargrave
"Butterhole is a stunning spot on the north coast of Cornwall. You won't be able to get there by car, you'll have to hike to it. The beach is not suitable for picnics, buckets and spades, or surf boards, as it is surrounded by vertical cliffs and a very steep, ancient sheep path that is only visible to sheep. It's not suitable for kids, pets, or wheelchairs, and there is no p..."
Liam
User reviews
"The view of the beach from the South West Coastal Path is stunning. Access to the beach is only possible by boat during low tide. The cliffs above the beach are quite steep, and there is often livestock roaming around, so it is important to keep dogs on a lead at all times, as both dogs and livestock have been known to fall off the cliff."
Ryan Hargrave
"Butterhole is a stunning spot on the north coast of Cornwall. You won't be able to get there by car, you'll have to hike to it. The beach is not suitable for picnics, buckets and spades, or surf boards, as it is surrounded by vertical cliffs and a very steep, ancient sheep path that is only visible to sheep. It's not suitable for kids, pets, or wheelchairs, and there is no p..."
Liam
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1.9km from center
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1.2km from center
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2.7km
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Crugmeer
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2.1km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)
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Porth 0.2 km
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Newquay 0.9 km
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Newquay 0.2 km
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West Pentire 1.2 km
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Perranporth 0.6 km
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Polkerris 0 km
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Sconhoe 0.5 km
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Padstow 1.1 km
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Harlyn 0.4 km
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Constantine Bay 1.6 km
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Constantine Bay 1 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Rest A While Tea Gar...• 6 min walk
- The Mowhay• 2.5km
- Greens of Padstow• 2.5km
- Down By The Ferry• 2.6km
Attractions
- Stepper Point• 8 min walk
- Padstow Sealife Safa...• 14 min walk
- Tregudda Gorge• 21 min walk
- Trebetherick Point• 21 min walk
Transport
- NQY• 13.9km
- Station Road• 3km
- Bodmin General• 20km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Butterhole beach?
The coastline of Butterhole beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Butterhole beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Butterhole beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Butterhole beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Butterhole beach are usually strong.
Is the Butterhole beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Butterhole beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Butterhole beach?
Butterhole beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Butterhole beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Butterhole beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Rest A While Tea Garden (Open from Easter to October) is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Butterhole beach?
There are 335 places to stay in the Butterhole beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Butterhole beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Butterhole beach from parking?
The Butterhole beach has no parking spot
Are there any attractions nearby Butterhole beach?
There are 4 attractions near Butterhole beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Stepper Point located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Butterhole beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Butterhole beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Butterhole beach (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Butterhole beach (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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