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Elevation
70m
230 ft
Prominence
38m
Coordinates
50.2003, -5.4074
SW569389
OS Map
203
Explorer: 102
While St Ives Bay Sands lacks traditional summit features, its vast sandy beach offers stunning views and beach amenities.
The sandy expanses of St Ives Bay are primarily formed from quartz sand, shaped by continual erosion and deposition from the Atlantic Ocean, with some fascinating local sedimentary features.
Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the beautiful coastline around St Ives, and on a clear day, the distant silhouette of Godrevy Lighthouse.
St Ives is derived from the Cornish name 'Porth Ia', named after a saint who founded a chapel in the area.
Historically, St Ives was a fishing port, and now it has become a haven for artists and holidaymakers alike.
This coastal path meanders along the stunning shoreline, offering breathtaking sea views and the occasional seagull stealing your chips.
There are various car parks around St Ives, including the St Ives Union Camp Site car park with reasonable fees.
St Ives is easily accessible by train from Penzance, with regular services that offer stunning coastal views along the way.
Multiple cafes, restaurants, and public toilets are available on the beachfront, plus lovely local shops selling Cornish pasties and ice cream.
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Grid Ref: SW569389
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