Rage as idyllic Cornwall beach covered in boulders to stop ‘wild raves’

Locals are furious after a popular Cornish beach known for wild parties was covered in large boulders – to “protect the environment for future generations”.

Cornwall’s Polzeath beach has introduced new measures after it was hit by wild raves and cars parking on the sand. Cornwall Council took the decision to make the seafront car park smaller, using boulders as boundary markers, to allow for a stream that has changed its course.

In a Facebook post, Polzeath Beach Ranger Service said it believes the new measures will help protect the environment for future generations. The post read: “The Bolognese are in! The parking lot has new boundary markings. There are two emergency access points that will be continuously monitored and signed.

”If anyone sees that the cones have been moved and not put back, please help by putting them back. Access to the beach for the RNLI, HM Coastguard and paramedics is crucial. Thank you in advance!”

The comments section of the announcement post has since been flooded with hateful comments, with many saying the boulders look ugly and have ruined their beloved beach. One user wrote: “What a shame. It looks terrible.”

“It would be better to get rid of the beach car park altogether and let it be a beach but unfortunately Cornwall Council are far too greedy to give up that income…” Another added: “I am totally agreed, our beautiful Polzeath has been ruined forever. However, Polzeath Beach Rangers are standing by their decision and have applauded users posting hate about the new measures.

A rep commented: “I think it looks better than it was!? Jagged, rotting posts with old signs and concrete showing at the base? Cornwall council is cutting it so I don’t think it’s greed. And maybe it will be. be a beach again in a few short years.

“It’s a nearly 100-year-old car park, but we’re trying to find a modern balance between providing facilities for visitors and protecting the environment for future generations. Watch this space. Everything takes time, but some positive steps are being taken. Taken.”

Many users also brought up the issue of the stormy weather in England wreaking havoc on the boulder, with one user stating: “Interesting how long before a storm plays roll the dice with them?” In response, rangers say they have a proven method of moving the rocks back to where they belong.

A representative commented: “Storms will move them – actually. We take a tractor and move them back. It will only happen a few times a year, which is easy to manage. The poles, which were also uprooted by the waves in growth. , had to be excavated with a concrete charge around the base. This was more expensive, time consuming and harmful to the environment.

“Whatever is put there will be moved. Nature wins. It’s best to let it be moved and then move it back.”