Beaches near St Mawes
Looking for a beach near me? The Cornwall Beaches guide has 13 listed in and close to St Mawes to choose from. We've put the beaches in order of nearest first, but none are more than a few miles from St Mawes.
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The series of coves that are the Molunans are tucked away in the shelter of St Anthony Head with its lighthouse standing guard over the entrance to the Carrick Roads. Across the water are views to Pendennis Castle and Falmouth docks beyond. On the water there is always plenty of activity with yachts setting out…
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A stretch of golden sand about 500 metres long located on the farthest reaches of the Roseland Peninsula. Generally very quiet.
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Swimming is best around high tide, but not so good when the water is low due to jagged pieces of a wartime wreck which become exposed. One of the less sheltered and child friendly beaches in Falmouth although there are many good rock pools to explore. At times, if the tide is very high the…
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Set in Porscatho village this mainly rocky beach overlooks Gerrans Bay on the lovely Roseland peninsula. At low tide there is a fair sized sandy patch, which on occasions stretches along the whole bay, as far as Porthcurnick Beach. While most beaches in Cornwall face west, Portscatho Beach is one of the few which face…
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Located just a stone's throw from Falmouth town centre Gyllyngvase is widely considered the best beach in the area. A wide crescent of soft, pale sand lapped by the calm clear waters of Falmouth Bay, what's not to like? Not a lot if the Blue Flag award is anything to go by.Gyllyngvase beach is great…
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This is an isolated sandy beach backed by high cliffs close to Portscatho on the Roseland Peninsula. Bathers should take normal bathing precautions and beware of rip currents. Dogs are allowed but no dog bins are provided. There are walks along a coastal footpath to Portscatho around St Anthony Headland to the west, or to…
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Sheltered sand and shingle beach which is fairly safe for swimming although the beach is better known for watersports. Good fishing can be had from off the rocks particularly at dawn and dusk and small boats can also be launched here. Loe Beach Boat Hire hires out motor boats, kayaks, sailing dinghies and rowing boats…
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This popular cove is located on the outskirts of Falmouth, around a mile and a half from the town centre. Swanpool is a beach with something for everyone from families to naturalists (but possibly not naturists!).Swanpool beach itself is sheltered and reasonably safe for swimming although, somewhat surprisingly, there is no lifeguard cover. Comprising mainly…
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Situated below the coast path between Swanpool beach in Falmouth and Maenporth Beach is this small sandy cove. Whilst this cove probably isn't any sunnier than anywhere else it does have a southerly aspect and is sheltered by cliffs behind, all of which could give the impression of it having a more agreeable climate than…
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The gently sloping beach has shallow water and rockpools with plenty of marine life to explore making it a good choice for families with children. At low water the ship wreck of the Ben Asdale can be seen, while marine activities such as sailing, kayaking, diving and sea safaris are available for the more adventurous.…
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Pendower Beach is a lovely sandy, south facing beach in the heart of the Roseland Peninsula. Towards low tide Pendower joins up with neighbouring Carne Beach to form a huge sandy beach stretching over a mile across Gerrans Bay. One side of the beach is much sandier than other and is popular with families during…
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Nare Point stands guard to the mouth of the Helford River with views out towards Falmouth Bay and back along the Lizard Peninsula. Tucked away on the eastern side of the point is Polnare Cove, a tiny sand and shingle beach. The beach is backed by low cliffs and the sand gives way to a…
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Positioned about half a mile east of Gillan and running to Parbean, Men-aver Beach is part of a series of small coves and beaches and is set beneath Lestwoder Cliff. Made up of sand and shingle with rocky ledges at low tide, it is a quiet beach that never gets busy, but makes a great…
