The Helford beaches
Map featuring The Helford beaches. Click on pins to view beach details
The beach guide has 43 beaches listed in The Helford.
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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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Pebble beach below the cliffs, although there is sand at low water. Usually quiet beach as no immediate…
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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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There is a tiny sandy patch of beach in Porscatho village. More pebbly beach around. more suitable for…
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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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Nudist / naturist
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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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