Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach is located at the foot of the wooded Hessenford valley on what is a relatively quiet stretch of the Cornish coast. The River Seaton meanders across the beach here and acts as a focal point for children who can safely play here. The water here is generally safe to swim in and the beach is quite sheltered from both waves and the wind by the high cliffs to the west.

The beach is a mixture of grey pebbles and coarse sand, and whilst not the most appealing on the coast Seaton makes up for this with its many other charms. At either end the beach is bordered by flat rocks, which at as the tide drops reveal a number of rock pools. At low tide a fairly extensive area of flat sand is exposed and one can walk along the foreshore as far as Downderry to the East and the Looe beaches to the west. Even at high tide you can walk along the promenade to Downderry beach, or join the local fisherman casting off here for bass.

Seaton Beach is managed by Cornwall Council and facilities have been invested in such as improved disabled access and a children's play park on the green behind the beach. In addition there is a large cafe, shop and toilets on the beach front.