Beaches near Falmouth
Looking for a beach near me? The Cornwall Beaches guide has 20 listed in and close to Falmouth to choose from. We've put the beaches in order of nearest first, but none are more than a few miles from 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…