Porthbeor Beach
24 August 2026
Nestling undisturbed on the Roseland peninsula, Porthbeor is pleasantly sheltered and dotted with unusual rock formations. Currently only accessible by boat due to landslip cutting off the access steps.
Beaches in South Cornwall
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Porthbeor Beach
Nestling undisturbed on the Roseland peninsula, Porthbeor is pleasantly sheltered and dotted with unusual rock formations. Currently only accessible by boat due to landslip cutting off the access steps.
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Loe Beach
Situated near Feock and running south west to Restronguet Point, Loe Beach is popular for watersports all year round and oyster boat watching during winter months.
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Portwrinkle Beach
Small but perfectly formed, a typical Cornish cove - what more could you want?
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Newton Beach
A mixture of rocks, sand and shingle form this beach. There are fabulous views across the estuary, however due to the strong currents it is not advsiable to swim here.
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Towan Beach
Sandy, pebbly and spacious with rock pools to explore at low tide. Not to be confused with Towan Beach at Newquay. The National Trust beach car park is nearby with good access. Don't forget to visit Earl theThirstea Co refreshment van, open from Easter to October.
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Portscatho Beach
In front of the charming fishing village of Portscatho lies the humble Portscatho beach. Stretching all the way north to Porthcurnick beach at low tide, Portscatho beach is a mixture of sand and pebble and enjoys scenery capable of bewitching all who stumble across it.
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Maenporth Beach
Maenporth Beach is slightly outside the town of Falmouth and therefore a little quieter.
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Summers Beach
Best to park on the Harbour Quay and take the steps down from Tredenham Road, The beach is a mixture of sand and shingle with rocky areas at each end. A cafe with parking and toilets are 10 minutes walk away.
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Porthpean Beach
Great for nature-lovers, Porthpean beach's cliffs are home to nesting birds up high and rockpools down low. A short walk from the car park on a relatively steep incline, the beach is also a pleasant walk away from Charlestown along the beautiful South West Coast Path.
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Gorran Haven Beach
A wide sandy beach and small harbour with parking available a five minute walk away. Plus it's dog-friendly.
Beaches in South Cornwall
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Loe Beach
3 August 2026
Situated near Feock and running south west to Restronguet Point, Loe Beach is popular for watersports all year round and oyster boat watching during winter months.
Portwrinkle Beach
28 May 2026
Small but perfectly formed, a typical Cornish cove - what more could you want?
Newton Beach
15 May 2026
A mixture of rocks, sand and shingle form this beach. There are fabulous views across the estuary, however due to the strong currents it is not advsiable to swim here.
Towan Beach
12 May 2026
Sandy, pebbly and spacious with rock pools to explore at low tide. Not to be confused with Towan Beach at Newquay. The National Trust beach car park is nearby with good access. Don't forget to visit Earl theThirstea Co refreshment van, open from Easter to October.
Portscatho Beach
10 May 2026
In front of the charming fishing village of Portscatho lies the humble Portscatho beach. Stretching all the way north to Porthcurnick beach at low tide, Portscatho beach is a mixture of sand and pebble and enjoys scenery capable of bewitching all who stumble across it.
Maenporth Beach
4 August 2025
Maenporth Beach is slightly outside the town of Falmouth and therefore a little quieter.
Summers Beach
14 July 2025
Best to park on the Harbour Quay and take the steps down from Tredenham Road, The beach is a mixture of sand and shingle with rocky areas at each end. A cafe with parking and toilets are 10 minutes walk away.
Porthpean Beach
24 May 2025
Great for nature-lovers, Porthpean beach's cliffs are home to nesting birds up high and rockpools down low. A short walk from the car park on a relatively steep incline, the beach is also a pleasant walk away from Charlestown along the beautiful South West Coast Path.
Gorran Haven Beach
27 April 2025
A wide sandy beach and small harbour with parking available a five minute walk away. Plus it's dog-friendly.