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Mother Ivy's Bay
Beach
Cool today
Editor's Notes
Polventon Bay (Cornish: Poll Fenten, meaning pool of a spring), Mother Ivey's Bay is a bay and bathing beach on the north coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom. The bay is on east side of the headland, Trevose Head and within the parish of St Merryn. The South West Coast Path, which follows the coast of south-west England from Somerset to Dorset follows the cliff above the bay.
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Weather at Mother Ivy's Bay
54°F, Partly Cloudy · H 58° / L 51° · 69% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 58° L: 51°
Partly Cloudy

54°
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Feels like 50°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
74%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.5
12 AM

53°
3 AM

52°
6 AM

52°
9 AM

52°
12 PM

55°
3 PM

57°
6 PM

55°
9 PM

53°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mother Ivy's Bay?
- Mother Ivy's Bay is a beach in Cornwall.
- Can you swim at Mother Ivy's Bay?
- There is no fixed answer for Mother Ivy's Bay: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Mother Ivy's Bay in Cornwall. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Location & Contact
Cornwall
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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