Water Safety

Cornwall's beaches can be the highlight of a holiday in Cornwall.
But each year the summer season is marred by news of
fatal accidents on Cornwall's coast.

Rip currents can make bathing hazardous. There are often warning signs at the beach if there are dangerous currents but sometimes
there are no warning signs.

A flag warning system is used by Lifeguards

In summer many of the more popular beaches have a lifeguard and there is a flag system in use to indicate safe areas for water use.

When you are on the beach do not get too close
to the cliffs as they can crumble.

When walking on the coast path keep well away from
the cliff edge. Some sheer cliffs having warning messages,
but some do not.