Lifeguard cover reinstated at beach in Newquay due to 'dangerous' ongoing changes
The RNLI will be carrying out patrols during half term
Lifeguard patrols are being reinstated at a beach in Newquay due to its changing and dangerous landscape.
The RNLI will be carrying out patrols at Crantock during the half term week.
The beach has been known for its dangerous conditions due to the topography of where the River Gannel meets the sand.
Daily cover will now be provided for the school holiday.
"Due to ongoing dangerous beach topography at Crantock, we will now be running a lifeguard service daily (10am - 6pm) from the 23rd until 31st of October.
"This patrol has been made possible by members of the Newquay Lifeguard team volunteering their time to provide a service for the community, they will also be supported by volunteers from Crantock surf lifesaving club."
Lifeguard cover in Newquay:
Fistral - daily until 31st October
Crantock, Towan, Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth - Daily from the 23rd until 31st of October.
You can find your nearest lifeguarded beach here.