A woman on a quest to find the UK’s most picturesque spots recently shone a spotlight on a Cornish beach, supporting Cornwall’s reputation for its breathtaking shores and natural beauty that draw visitors from far and wide.
Cornwall, with its dramatic coastlines, idyllic beaches, and vibrant surfing scene, not to mention landmarks like the Eden Project and Tintagel Castle, is a beloved holiday spot in the UK. During the summer months, Britons relish spending days at the beach with their partners, families, or friends, and Cornwall has many to offer.
Lizzy Parkin, a travel blogger from the Cotswolds, took to TikTok to share her adventures exploring one of Cornwall’s coastal gems. She began by saying: “I’m on a mission to find places across the UK that make people say ‘I can’t believe this is the UK’ because as Brits, me included, we love to be negative about our own home but I’m trying to change that by sharing places that are undeniably beautiful and we’re starting strong with a spot near Penzance in Cornwall.”
Lizzy continued: “This gem of a beach looks straight out of Majorca or Ibiza if you ask me, though the water is a little colder.” She also highlighted that the beach is “located on the most beautiful coastal path” but cautioned that the climb is somewhat challenging, involving a “short scramble” to reach the sands, advising potential visitors to proceed with caution.
The travel fan described the panoramic views during the walk down to the shoreline as “absolutely unreal” and disclosed that this hidden gem is known as Pedn Vounder Beach, situated close to the Cornish village of Treen. Pedn Vounder is set among the cliffs of Treryn Dinas, boasting pristine turquoise waters and white sands.
According to Cornwall Beaches, it’s also recognised as West Cornwall’s most renowned naturist destination, though Lizzy noted in the comment section of her TikTok video that she mostly saw visitors in conventional swimwear, with signage at the entrance clarifying that it is not a fully nude beach. Cornwall Beaches explains that Pedn Vounder sits at the eastern end of the bay forming Porthcurno cove, whilst the headland eastward houses the celebrated Logan Rock, a massive granite boulder precariously perched on Treen’s clifftops.
Lizzy’s TikTok footage showcasing Pedn Vounder Beach’s splendour has attracted 412,000 views, 45,000 likes and more than 200 comments, at the time of writing. One viewer declared: “Pedn Vounder is the best beach in the UK.
“Took my breath away when I first saw it recently. As good as any beach anywhere in the world!” Another said: “Just got back from Thailand and Pedn Vounder was as beautiful as.”
A third remarked: “I can’t believe this is the UK!!! Wow.” A fourth added: “Okay but I can’t believe this is the UK.”