praa sands

1 mile golden beach. to the left is Rinsey head, steep granite cliffs peppered with caves, crystal clear water and secluded beaches, to the right rocky outcrops with inlets to explore. seals are regul

By alistair capps

Where to Kayak : South West : praa sands

Type: Sea

Getting There

A30 towards penzance, cornwall. go through small village called Crowlas and at the next roundabout turn left towards helston. go on for about 5 miles turning right when signposted towards Praa Sands.

Description

Praa sands is an extremely popular beach during the summer but has easy access from carparks close by and a gentle slipway. watch out for the clampers....they have no mercy. This is also a popular surf beach with a busy surf shack that hires out sitons wet suits etc.

Facilities

toilets, pub, surf shop, chip shop parking.

Put-ins / Take-outs

Praa have an slip way on to the beach and to tghe sea.. plenty of places to explore with more beaches in secluded cove both left and right of Praa. Pixie cove approx half mile right is a secluded rocky cove still used for fishing.

Hazards

seals are inquisitive but not dangerous. basking sharks can be around but are protects by law so no closer than 100 metres to them is allowed. the swell can hide and reveal rocks that have sunk ships...proceed with a certain amount of caution if anything other than calm seas.

Notes

check tide and weather reports and leave a schedule of your proposed journey should you wish to travel any real distance.

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