Because of its unique position on the south west peninsula, Cornwall has some of the finest beaches in the United Kingdom. The North Cornish coast boasts golden sandy beaches that offer perfect conditions for surfing and bodyboarding, plus its secluded bays and coves with many rock pools.

Here are just a few of Cornwall's finest beaches:

Harlyn Bay Trevone Treyarnon Polzeath Daymer Bay Rock Newquay beaches: Bedruthan Steps Fistral Watergate Bay Dog friendly beaches www.thecornishcoast.co.uk