Upton Towans
A sand dune reserve rising steeply from the beach
Location
2 miles north-east of Hayle
Hayle
Know before you go
Size
97 hectares
Grazing animals
NoWalking trails
Some paths crossing the reserve may be suitable for wheelchair access. Off these paths, the surface can be potholed and uneven and some grassed slope will be slippery even in the dry. The area is dotted with mine shafts
Access
Public footpaths around the reserve which are mostly accessible for all. Some of the terrain can be difficult, contact the Trust for disabled access information.
Dogs
Dogs permitted
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to AugustAbout the reserve
Sand dunes rise steeply from the beach at this reserve. The inland dunes have wider vegetation cover. The pyramidal orchid grows here, and glow worms and the silver-studded blue butterfly occurs here. The ruins of the National Explosives Works are highly visible here