ESCAPE THE CROWDS AND DISCOVER CORNWALL'S SECRET COVESYou arrived in Cornwall seeking peace and natural beauty, only to find yourself queueing for overpriced parking and sharing popular beaches with hundreds of others.The photographs promised secluded shores and crystal waters. The reality? Kynance Cove packed with tourists. Porthcurno's car park full before ten. St Ives harbour crowded beyond comfort. You travelled here to escape the noise and stress of daily life, yet somehow you're experiencing a different kind of crowding in supposedly pristine locations.The problem isn't that Cornwall has run out of beautiful coastline. The problem is knowing where to find the beaches that haven't made it onto every Instagram feed and tourist checklist.Most guidebooks lead you to the same famous spots, ensuring you'll share your coastal experience with coach parties and crowds. They provide postcards of what Cornwall used to be, not what you can actually experience today. Meanwhile, tucked into cliff folds and accessible via steep paths that deter casual visitors, dozens of genuinely quiet coves remain almost empty even during peak summer.This carefully curated guide reveals 35 secluded locations along Cornwall's dramatic coastline, from the forgotten shores of North Cornwall to the sheltered sanctuaries of the south coast.Inside, you'll discover: Detailed access information for beaches that require effort to reach but reward you with genuine solitude and unspoilt natural beautyPrecise tidal timing guidance so you know exactly when to visit each location for maximum beach access and safest conditionsHonest assessments of terrain and difficulty, helping you choose coves that match your fitness level and capabilitiesSwimming safety advice for beaches without lifeguards, where personal responsibility replaces institutional oversightRock pooling locations hosting abundant marine life in relatively undisturbed conditionsPhotography guidance for capturing Cornwall's coastal beauty in the best lightPractical planning tools covering everything from reading tide tables to packing essential kit for self-sufficient beach visitsSeasonal recommendations revealing when each location offers optimal conditions with minimal crowdsEach location has been chosen not for fame but for the quality of experience it offers to visitors seeking peace over popularity. You'll learn which coves require scrambles down unofficial paths, which are accessible via gentle valley walks, and which reveal themselves only at specific tidal windows.Stop sharing crowded beaches with hundreds of strangers. Start discovering the Cornwall that still exists for those willing to walk a little further and plan a little smarter.Your hidden cove is waiting. Get your copy now and begin exploring Cornwall's best kept coastal secrets.