A number of beaches in Cornwall will no longer have RNLI lifeguard patrols as of the end of this weekend.

This is due to the end of peak season for the life-saving charity on Sunday, September 1.

RNLI's lifeguards are urging people to choose from the remaining 68 lifeguarded beaches if they are planning a visit to the coast.

Beaches that will no longer have lifeguard patrols are as follows:

  • Cornwall: Northcott, Crackington Haven, Marazion, Carbis Bay, Mexico Towans, Porthkidney, Lusty Glaze, Porthleven, Gunwalloe, Freathy, Polurrian Cove
  • Devon: Bigbury-On-Sea, Slapton Sands, Blackpool Sands, Hope Cove, Teignmouth, Dawlish Warren, Sandy Bay
  • Dorset: West Bay, Lyme Regis (Cobb), Greenhill
  • Somerset: Burnham-On-Sea, Brean

Guy Botterill, regional lifeguard lead for the South West, said: "Whilst the charity's lifeguards will not be on as many beaches over the next couple of weeks, we are expecting good weather and so I would like to remind people that if you are planning on going to the coast to do so at a lifeguarded beach, swim and bodyboard between the red and yellow flags and if you do get into trouble remember to float to live, lie flat on your back with your ears submerged."

Beaches still with lifeguard cover

Crantock

Fistral

Towan

Watergate Bay

Mawgan Porth

Constantine

Harlyn

Polzeath

Praa Sands

Porthtowan

Perranporth

Gwithian

Hayle Towans

Porthmear

Sennen

Poldhu Cove

Kennack

Gyllyngvase

Tolcarne

Porth

Portreath

Chapel Porth

St Agnes

Perran Sands

Holywell Bay

Godrevy

Gwithian South

Upton Towans

Beach View

Porthminster

Gwenver

Porthcurno

Perranuthoe

Porthcothan

Booby’s Bay

Trevone

Trebarwith

Black Rock

Crooklets

Sandymouth

The summer has been busy for RNLI lifeguards, who have been called into action numerous times, including at Harlyn Bay on August 26.

Two stand-up paddleboarders in distress were rescued by lifeguards, highlighting the risks associated with paddleboarding around the coastline.

Mr Botterill continued: "Each year, the RNLI provide a lifeguard service on behalf of the local authority or private beach owner.

"In peak season, RNLI lifeguards patrol nearly 90 beaches across the South West.

"We’d like to thank our partners for allowing us to provide the service and help continue to keep people safe when they head to the coast."

For more information on lifeguarded beaches, visit the RNLI website.