IT WAS a sight to behold as dozens of seals gathered on a secluded beach in Cornwall this week to rest.

Imogen Toulson, 30, of St Austell was hiking when she spotted more than 60 seals gathered on a beach cove along the coast path from Polly Joke Beach.

Imogen Toulson with her daughter where they spotted seals playing on remote Cornwall beach near St Austell, January 15, 2025. A woman was left stunned after stumbling across more than 60 seals resting and playing on a secluded beach in Cornwall. Imogen Toulson, 30, was on a walk when she saw dozens of seals at a hidden cove along the coast path from Poll Joke Beach, near St Austell (Jan15, 2025). Seals are known to visit the area at low tide, but she was amazed by the sheer number gathered on the sand and in the water. Imogen, a stay-at-home mum, from Cornwall, UK said: “It is normal to see seals here under the right conditions but I was shocked to see so many. "There had to be at least 60 on the sand and even more in the ocean.
Imogen Toulson with her daughter where they spotted seals playing on remote Cornwall beach near St Austell. (Picture: Imogen Toulson/SWNS) ( )

Seals are known to visit the area at low tide but Imogen was amazed by the sheer number that had gathered on the sand.

Imogen said: “It is normal to see seals here under the right conditions but I was shocked to see so many.

"There had to be at least 60 on the sand and even more in the ocean.

“It’s always lovely to see them in the wild but it was amazing to see so many in one place.

"I could honestly sit on the coast path all day watching the seals sleep and play.

"It’s such a special experience to see something like this for free, and I feel so lucky to have it on my doorstep.”

While seal sightings are common along the Cornish coastline, walkers are warned to keep their distance and avoid disturbing them.

Signs along the coast path urge visitors to keep dogs on leads and respect the wildlife.