Gwithian Towans Local Nature Reserve

Towan (from Cornish: Tewyn, meaning "sand dune") is found in many placenames in Cornwall (Porthtowan for example). However, The Towans usually refers to the three-mile (5 km) stretch of coastal dunes which extends north-east from the estuary of the River Hayle (at 50.19256°N 5.43111°W / 50.19256; -5.43111) to Gwithian beach (at 50.22991°N 5.39145°W / 50.22991; -5.39145) with a midpoint near Upton (at 50.21053°N 5.40768°W / 50.21053; -5.40768). The South West Coast Path crosses the towans.

Location

Cornwall