The Lizard and Falmouth beaches
Map featuring The Lizard and Falmouth beaches. Click on pins to view beach details
The beach guide has 43 beaches listed in The Lizard and Falmouth.
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This secluded little cove backs on to the ancient woodlands of the Bosahan estate on the southern banks…
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Cadgwith is one of those Cornish fishing villages that time seems to have passed by. The beach is still…
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Caerthillian Cove is a rocky inlet situated between Lizard Point and Kynance Cove. There may be times…
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At the foot of Poltesco Valley lies the rocky little Carleon Cove. The National Trust owned beach and…
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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…
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This narrow little rocky cove set between the cliffs on the eastern side of the Lizard Point is a real…
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Situated on the more sheltered eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula is the pretty little fishing village…
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Bring your metal detector as there's rumoured to be treasure here. The cove is named after the silver…
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Set at the foot of the valley containing the sub-tropical gardens of Glendurgan is the tiny village…
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This small sand and shingle cove on Gillan Creek has wonderful views out towards the sea beyond. Fringed…
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Small sandy cove. Popular place for small boats and yachts. Close to the Helford Estuary.
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Godrevy Cove (not to be confused with Godrevy beach near Hayle) is yet another of the Lizard Peninsula's…
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Located a short woodland walk away from the village of Durgan is the secluded Grebe beach. Access is…
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The National Trust owned beach of Gunwalloe sits at the base of the Lizard Peninsula. It is a pretty…
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Located just a stone's throw from Falmouth town centre Gyllyngvase is widely considered the best beach…
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Blue Flag beach
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Situated on northern shore of the picturesque Helford Estuary is the pleasant sand and shingle beach…
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Tucked away, just behind the Lizard Point, is the stunningly pretty little cove of Housel Bay. Set at…
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Kennack Sands sits on the more sheltered eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula, not far from the tip.…
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Popular since Victorian times, the brilliant turquoise water and white sand, with islands, caves and…
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This hidden cove is best reached via a hike along the coast path from Kennack Sands over a mile away.…
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Leggan cove is a little known beach situated on the sheltered eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula.…
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Sheltered sand and shingle beach which is fairly safe for swimming although the beach is better known…
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Loe Bar is made up of 2 parts; The Loe, which is the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall and…
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The gently sloping beach has shallow water and rockpools with plenty of marine life to explore making…
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Positioned about half a mile east of Gillan and running to Parbean, Men-aver Beach is part of a series…
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The rugged little Victorian harbour at Mullion Cove is home to a diminutive stretch of beach. Set within…
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Just a little way from Kynance Cove, on the western side of the Lizard Peninsula, this westerly facing…
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Poldhu Cove is one of the most popular beaches on the Lizard Peninsula. Partly because it is less remote…
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Polgwidden Cove is situated at the foot of the valley in which Trebah Gardens lie. The beach is privately…
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Nare Point stands guard to the mouth of the Helford River with views out towards Falmouth Bay and back…
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A tiny beach situated just to the right of Lizard Point. The cove is dominated by the Old Lizard Lifeboat…
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Polurrian Cove is located just beyond the headland to the north of the little harbour at Mullion Cove.…
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The secluded little cove of Ponsence is hidden away on the most remote southern banks of the Helford…
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Porth Sawsen is a little known beach on the northern shore of the picturesque Helford River. A backdrop…
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Porthallack is the situated on the northern banks of the Helford River. It is the closest beach to the…
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Porthallow was once a busy fishing village with a thriving pilchard fleet. In fact the local pub (which…
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There is a sandy beach beyond the harbour wall that stretches all the way to Looe Bar at lower tides.…
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Porthoustock beach is located on the more sheltered eastern side of the Lizard peninsula a couple of…
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Set in Porscatho village this mainly rocky beach overlooks Gerrans Bay on the lovely Roseland peninsula.…
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The National Trust owned Rinsey Cove is positioned in the lee of Rinsey head, between Praa Sands and…
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Small beach on Gillan Creek. Good centre for boating and both sail and motor boats can be hired from…
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Situated below the coast path between Swanpool beach in Falmouth and Maenporth Beach is this small sandy…
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This popular cove is located on the outskirts of Falmouth, around a mile and a half from the town centre.…
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