Upton Towans Beach

Upton Towans is north of the mouth of the Hayle Estuary on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 750 metres wide. The beach is backed by an extensive dune system (The Towans) which extends four kilometres northeast from Phillack to Gwithian. It also lies within the Gwithian to Mexico Towans site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Water quality is classified as "Excellent" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.

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