The Beaches of North Cornwall - N17 - Broadagogue Cove

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Location: North Coast - 1 mile south of Polzeath

Broadagogue Cove

Broadagogue Cove is a little known cove of sand and rocks situated at Trebetherick near Polzeath. Its main claim to fame is its banded purple and green slates, quite striking especially when wet. The cove is largely overlooked in favour of its far larger and better known neighbours of Daymer Bay to the south and Hayle Bay, Polzeath to the north. Best seen as a curiosity while walking along the coastpath rather than a beach in its own right. The amateur geologist however would have a great time spotting various structures and rock types...an echo of times long past.