Beaches near Falmouth
The beach guide has 20 beaches listed in and around the town of Falmouth.
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Gyllyngvase Beach
Located just a stone's throw from Falmouth town centre Gyllyngvase is widely considered the best beach…
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Swanpool Beach
This popular cove is located on the outskirts of Falmouth, around a mile and a half from the town centre.…
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Castle Beach
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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Sunny Cove
Situated below the coast path between Swanpool beach in Falmouth and Maenporth Beach is this small sandy…
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Maenporth Beach
The gently sloping beach has shallow water and rockpools with plenty of marine life to explore making…
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Great Molunan & Little Molunan Beach
The series of coves that are the Molunans are tucked away in the shelter of St Anthony Head with its…
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Loe Beach
Sheltered sand and shingle beach which is fairly safe for swimming although the beach is better known…
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Polnare Cove
Nare Point stands guard to the mouth of the Helford River with views out towards Falmouth Bay and back…
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Men-aver Beach
Positioned about half a mile east of Gillan and running to Parbean, Men-aver Beach is part of a series…
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Porthallack Beach
Porthallack is the situated on the northern banks of the Helford River. It is the closest beach to the…
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Porth Sawsen Beach
Porth Sawsen is a little known beach on the northern shore of the picturesque Helford River. A backdrop…
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Grebe Beach
Located a short woodland walk away from the village of Durgan is the secluded Grebe beach. Access is…
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Durgan Beach
Set at the foot of the valley containing the sub-tropical gardens of Glendurgan is the tiny village…
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St Anthony In Meneage Beach
Small beach on Gillan Creek. Good centre for boating and both sail and motor boats can be hired from…
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Gillan Harbour Beach
Small sandy cove. Popular place for small boats and yachts. Close to the Helford Estuary.
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Flushing Cove
This small sand and shingle cove on Gillan Creek has wonderful views out towards the sea beyond. Fringed…
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Ponsence Cove
The secluded little cove of Ponsence is hidden away on the most remote southern banks of the Helford…
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Bosahan Cove
This secluded little cove backs on to the ancient woodlands of the Bosahan estate on the southern banks…
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Polgwidden Cove
Polgwidden Cove is situated at the foot of the valley in which Trebah Gardens lie. The beach is privately…
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Helford Passage Beach
Situated on northern shore of the picturesque Helford Estuary is the pleasant sand and shingle beach…