Fowey Harbour
17 July 2022
A great place to sit and watch the world go by, Fowey Harbour has some sandy patches, shingle and rock at low tide. Children will love crabbing off the rocks and all town amenities are close by.
Beaches near Carlyon Bay
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Fowey Harbour
A great place to sit and watch the world go by, Fowey Harbour has some sandy patches, shingle and rock at low tide. Children will love crabbing off the rocks and all town amenities are close by.
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Black Head
A quiet secluded small cove sheltered between Black Head and Drennick headland. Follow the coastal path past a memorial stone to A L Rowse (a Cornish Historian) and take the narrow path to the beach with care. A sand, shingle and stone beach only exposed at low tide with good snorkelling and some rock pools.
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Booley Beach
The nearest car park is at either Polkerris or Par Sands and then a trek along the coastal path. There's not much beach to be seen at high tide but when the water is low there is sand and shingle with good rock pools. Dogs are welcome year round.
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Carnjewey Beach
A small, mostly shingle beach to the south of Porthpean which is cut off at high water. Good facilities are available at Porthpean during the summer months and dogs are not allowed from Easter to the end of September.
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Coombe Hawne
Associated with 19th century smuggling, today this sheltered cove is much quieter. Access involves a walk along the coastal path and the beach is mostly grey sand and shingle. The beach is good for snorkelling and diving. Dogs are allowed year round.
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Crinnis Beach
This is one of three family friendly sandy beaches. There are pop-up bars and food stalls open on the beach during the summer months. Water sports activities and equipment are available to hire. The beach is also popular for shore fishing.
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Fowey Esplanade
There are a series of beaches stretching from the town and over looking Polruan. They are quite sheltered beaches and rarely get inundated - they are great for dog walkers as there are no restrictions in place.
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Hallane
This mainly stony beach is reached by an easy walk. There is a cascading waterfall onto this unspoilt beach.
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Little Combe Hawne
This gentle sloping beach consists of mainly grey sand and shingle with rocky areas to each side . The beach is very sheltered and rarely gets busy.
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Pentewan Beach
Popular with all, this beach appeals to everyone for its family-friendly facilities, (including free car parking, cafes and toilets in Pentewan village, just 500 metres from the beach) and watersport suitability. Swim, surf or hire a canoe or sailing dinghy from the holiday park and let the fun begin.
Beaches near Carlyon Bay
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Black Head
A quiet secluded small cove sheltered between Black Head and Drennick headland. Follow the coastal path past a memorial stone to A L Rowse (a Cornish Historian) and take the narrow path to the beach with care. A sand, shingle and stone beach only exposed at low tide with good snorkelling and some rock pools.
Booley Beach
The nearest car park is at either Polkerris or Par Sands and then a trek along the coastal path. There's not much beach to be seen at high tide but when the water is low there is sand and shingle with good rock pools. Dogs are welcome year round.
Carnjewey Beach
A small, mostly shingle beach to the south of Porthpean which is cut off at high water. Good facilities are available at Porthpean during the summer months and dogs are not allowed from Easter to the end of September.
Coombe Hawne
Associated with 19th century smuggling, today this sheltered cove is much quieter. Access involves a walk along the coastal path and the beach is mostly grey sand and shingle. The beach is good for snorkelling and diving. Dogs are allowed year round.
Crinnis Beach
This is one of three family friendly sandy beaches. There are pop-up bars and food stalls open on the beach during the summer months. Water sports activities and equipment are available to hire. The beach is also popular for shore fishing.
Fowey Esplanade
There are a series of beaches stretching from the town and over looking Polruan. They are quite sheltered beaches and rarely get inundated - they are great for dog walkers as there are no restrictions in place.
Hallane
This mainly stony beach is reached by an easy walk. There is a cascading waterfall onto this unspoilt beach.
Little Combe Hawne
This gentle sloping beach consists of mainly grey sand and shingle with rocky areas to each side . The beach is very sheltered and rarely gets busy.
Pentewan Beach
Popular with all, this beach appeals to everyone for its family-friendly facilities, (including free car parking, cafes and toilets in Pentewan village, just 500 metres from the beach) and watersport suitability. Swim, surf or hire a canoe or sailing dinghy from the holiday park and let the fun begin.