Parking
The main car park is at the cliff edge above the beach, reached along the road off the B3301. Roadside parking is restricted. [1]
Directions to this parking area ↗Parking information ↗
THE BEACH
A little more about Gwithian Towans
A dune-backed beach with both sand and rock on the northern side of St Ives Bay.
UnderfootMixed surfaceDog rulesPublished source availableSource read2026-10-25
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Make the arrival easy.
Getting onto the beach
The main approach follows a path from the car park and steps down to the sand. Other dune approaches are uneven. [1]
Useful facilities
Toilets, drinking water and refreshments have not yet been confirmed for this entrance.
Tides & the shore
7-day tides: St. Ives ↗A nearby reference station, not a forecast of beach access. Predictions cover the next seven days, rather than any future date selected above.
Check Environment Agency bathing-water advice ↗Bring drinking water and a bowl for your dog. A listed cafe does not automatically confirm that pet dogs can go inside.
Sources for arrival and facilities
- Gwithian community: beach information ↗Source checked
- UK Hydrographic Office: ADMIRALTY EasyTide ↗Source checked
Published visitor information, without an on-site inspection. Check current charges, opening times and entrance signs.
PLAN YOUR WALK
Walking here with your dog
- Shore and setting
- Rocky patches break up the sand; the dunes are part of the walking terrain immediately behind the beach. [1]
Sources for these walk details
- Environment Agency: Gwithian Towans shore profile ↗Source checked
These are published visitor details, not an on-site inspection. Check local signs, access and tide information before walking.
ANOTHER WALK NEARBY
Nearby options for your date.
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Find them on the map
Markers show beach locations. Use the linked local guidance for dog-zone boundaries.
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Dogs allowedDogs not allowed
Gwithian dog friendly beach · Rule source
Other bays in Gwithian
A little further along the coast
LelantPorthkidney Sands3.1 miles in a straight line
Carbis BayCarbis Bay Beach3.7 miles in a straight line
Sources and things to know
Rules are taken from the linked council, landowner or official visitor source. Follow the signs on site and keep dogs away from wildlife.
Dog-access guidance comes from councils, beach owners and official visitor services. Each beach page links its source and check date. Different sections may have different rules. How we check the information. Follow current signs at the beach.