The bay below the castle: sand at low tide, pebbles at the top, and cliffs on both sides with the rock beds tipped on end. It catches the swell and is a popular surf beach. There is a car park and toilets at the back of the beach.
The national park's short walks start here, including a 1.3-mile loop up through the village and back along the coast past King's Quoit. There is a deep, hidden fissure on the Priest's Nose headland, so stay on the path.