Lifeguards reduce patrols ahead of winter

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Lifeguard patrols are winding down on many Devon and Cornwall beaches from this weekend.

After Sunday, 28 September, some popular spots will continue to be manned until the beginning of November.

RNLI Regional Lifeguard Lead for the Southwest, Harry Sadler-Ivan, says, 'We've had another busy summer and our lifeguards have once again done a fantastic job of keeping people safe.

He also reminds beachgoers to check local tide times and forecasts, and be aware of the risk of cold water shock as temperatures drop."

Here are all the beaches with patrols until the end of September:

Devon: Exmouth, Sedgewell Cove, Challaborough, Westward Ho!, Sandymere.

Cornwall: Seaton, Sharrow, Tregantle, Poldhu Cove, Kennack, Gyllyngvase, Perranuthnoe, Great Western, Tolcarne, Porth, Portreath, St Agnes, Perran Sands, Holywell Bay, Godrevy, Gwithian South, Upton Towans, Beach View, Porthminster, Gwenver, Porthcurno, Porthcothan, Treyarnon, Booby's, Trevone, Trebarwith, Black Rock, Crooklets, Sandymouth.

Beaches with weekend patrols in October (until October half term):

Devon: Bantham, Croyde, Woolacombe.

Cornwall: Tregonhawke, Praa Sands, Crantock, Fistral, Towan, Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth, Porthtowan, Chapel Porth, Perranporth, Gwithian North, Hayle Towans, Porthmeor, Sennen, Constantine, Harlyn, Polzeath, Widemouth, Summerleaze.

It's always a good idea to check the RNLI website before you head out to the beach to make sure lifeguards are on duty.