Booby's Bay

Bay in Cornwall

England

Booby's Bay

Trevose Head Trig Pillar — Trevose Head Trig Pillar Credit: Tony Houlihan

Booby's Bay is a secluded and picturesque beach located on the north coast of Cornwall, England. The bay is tucked away between the popular tourist destinations of Padstow and Newquay, making it a hidden gem for those seeking a quieter and more peaceful experience.

The beach at Booby's Bay is known for its golden sands and clear blue waters, making it an ideal spot for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The bay is also popular with surfers, thanks to its consistent waves and uncrowded lineup.

Surrounded by towering cliffs and rugged headlands, Booby's Bay offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and is a great place for coastal walks and exploring the natural beauty of Cornwall. The bay is also home to a variety of seabirds and marine life, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.

Although Booby's Bay is somewhat off the beaten path, it is well worth the visit for those looking to escape the crowds and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Cornwall's coastline.

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Booby's Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.538284/-5.0274322 or Grid Reference SW8575. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trevose Head Trig Pillar

Trevose Head Trig Pillar

Trevose Head Trig Pillar - Flush bracket S1735 Trevose Head Triangulation Pillar - Flush bracket S1735

Trevose Head Trig Pillar - Flush bracket S1735

Trevose Head Triangulation Pillar - Flush bracket S1735

The road to Trevose Head

The road to Trevose Head

Offshore Rocks and the Lighthouse at Trevose Head Looking past the Quies Rocks towards the Trevose Lighthouse a Grade II listed building dating from 1847 (Historic England List Entry No:1212769 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1212769?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1212769?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).

Offshore Rocks and the Lighthouse at Trevose Head

Looking past the Quies Rocks towards the Trevose Lighthouse a Grade II listed building dating from 1847 (Historic England List Entry No:1212769 Link

).

Trevose Lighthouse Trevose Head Lighthouse was built by Trinity House in 1847 as a guide for vessels in the Bristol Channel. It is situated on the north west extremity of Trevose Head, with gigantic cliffs of grey granite rising sheer from the sea to a height of 150 feet or more. The area, like so much of the Devon and Cornwall coastline, is frequently obscured by sea mists (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/trevose-head" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/trevose-head">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Trinity House).

The lighthouse is a Grade II listed building (Historic England List Entry No:1212769 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1212769?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1212769?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).

Trevose Lighthouse

Trevose Head Lighthouse was built by Trinity House in 1847 as a guide for vessels in the Bristol Channel. It is situated on the north west extremity of Trevose Head, with gigantic cliffs of grey granite rising sheer from the sea to a height of 150 feet or more. The area, like so much of the Devon and Cornwall coastline, is frequently obscured by sea mists (Link

Trinity House). The lighthouse is a Grade II listed building (Historic England List Entry No:1212769 Link

).

St Constantine's Well

St Constantine's Well

St Constantine well

St Constantine well

Walk Towards Booby's Bay A view from the path from the car park down to Booby&#039;s Bay.

Walk Towards Booby's Bay

A view from the path from the car park down to Booby's Bay.

Fields at Booby's Bay The fields to the north of the path down to Booby&#039;s Bay from the car park. You can just see a glimpse of the sea on the horizon.

Fields at Booby's Bay

The fields to the north of the path down to Booby's Bay from the car park. You can just see a glimpse of the sea on the horizon.

The Sea at Booby's Bay Looking down from the cliff at the sea breaking on rocks at Booby&#039;s Bay.

The Sea at Booby's Bay

Looking down from the cliff at the sea breaking on rocks at Booby's Bay.

High Tide at Booby's Bay Looking across Booby&#039;s Bay towards Constantine Bay and Treyarnon.

High Tide at Booby's Bay

Looking across Booby's Bay towards Constantine Bay and Treyarnon.

Cliff Path at Booby's Bay A cliff top path at Booby&#039;s Bay, looking out over the breaking waves.

Cliff Path at Booby's Bay

A cliff top path at Booby's Bay, looking out over the breaking waves.

Rocks at Booby's Bay The sea breaking on rocks at Booby&#039;s Bay.

Rocks at Booby's Bay

The sea breaking on rocks at Booby's Bay.

Gentle Cliffs at Booby's Bay The sea breaking on the cliffs and rocks at Booby&#039;s Bay.

Gentle Cliffs at Booby's Bay

The sea breaking on the cliffs and rocks at Booby's Bay.

Rocks towards Treyarnon, Booby's Bay Viewed from the very edge of the cliff, the rocks at Booby&#039;s Bay, looking towards Treyarnon on the horizon.

Rocks towards Treyarnon, Booby's Bay

Viewed from the very edge of the cliff, the rocks at Booby's Bay, looking towards Treyarnon on the horizon.

Booby's Bay from Cliff Edge Rocks and steep pebble beach at Booby&#039;s Bay from the edge of the cliff.

Booby's Bay from Cliff Edge

Rocks and steep pebble beach at Booby's Bay from the edge of the cliff.

Constantine Bay Stores

Constantine Bay Stores

Leaving Constantine Bay and passing Trevose Golf Club

Leaving Constantine Bay and passing Trevose Golf Club

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Booby's Bay is located at Grid Ref: SW8575 (Lat: 50.538284, Lng: -5.0274322)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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