BEACHES
At Bovisand there are two nice sandy beaches with rock pools: Bovisand Bay and Crownhill Bay.
Bovisand Bay beach is a sheltered bay of yellow sand with cliffs either side and is popular with locals and families. There is a large expanse of flat sand when the tide is out, ideal for ball games etc. and is perfect for swimming and snorkelling, but is relatively small when the tide is in.
It is not part of the Bovisand Park Private Estate but can be accessed from it via a path; alternatively it can be reached from the Fort Bovisand side of the valley via steep steps.
Crownhill Bay beaches, also known as Sandy Parlour, are situated within the Bovisand Park Private Estate and are leased from the Duchy of Cornwall. They are in a sandy cove below Bovisand Park Estate and accessible from the car park down steep steps with a handrail and then a clamber over some rocks. Alternatively they can be reached from the nearby green via steps and some rocks. It is a fairly large beach when the tide is out but disappears when the tide is in. This beach is used extensively for swimming, diving, paddle boarding, surfing or just sun bathing. There are wonderful views from the grassy areas overlooking them.
There is another small pebble beach at the western end of the estate which is accessible from West Point green via some steps and over rocks. This beach is popular with divers.
There is no disabled access to any of the beaches.
People should be aware of rip currents, large breaking waves and not to use inflatables when windy.
There are no Life Guards on any beach.
Dogs are permitted on the Bovisand Bay Beach all year round but NOT ALLOWED on the Bovisand Park Private Estate (Crownhill Bay) beaches at any time.
Fires and Barbecues are NOT ALLOWED at any time on the Bovisand Park Private Estate (Crownhill Bay) beaches or any of the greens.
CLIFFS
The cliffs are a major part of the estate and as expected suffer from erosion which can be dangerous, and troublesome to the long term future of the estate. Their maintenance is extremely expensive and time consuming and we would appreciate the assistance of everyone in trying to keep them safe.
Fires and barbecues are not allowed on the estate and beaches because they can get out of control. Sparks from them can start bush fires which could destroy the plants that help to bind the cliffs and can also endanger the wooden chalets across the site.
Never throw rubbish (including used barbecue coals or containers), building debris or garden waste over the edges of cliffs as this can also damage the foliage that is there to protect it and the structure of the cliff itself.
Do not climb the cliffs; as above their base they are made up mostly of loose shillet and small rocks which easily dislodge. It is also very dangerous to go too close to the tops of cliffs as they are not all stable and could give way at any time. Similarly when on the beaches you should not stay too close to them as shillet and rock falls can and do occur.
The rocks by the water can be very dangerous to jump or dive from as the tide seriously affects the depth of the sea beneath.