Perprean Cove
28 July 2026
This is a mainly stone cove, just South of the village centre. It can be reached just off the coastal path and dogs are permitted on this beach all year. The water here is crystal clear.
Beaches near Helford
1
Perprean Cove
This is a mainly stone cove, just South of the village centre. It can be reached just off the coastal path and dogs are permitted on this beach all year. The water here is crystal clear.
2
Maenporth Beach
Maenporth Beach is slightly outside the town of Falmouth and therefore a little quieter.
3
Gyllyngvase Beach
Falmouth has many family-friendly beaches, Gyllyngvase being perhaps the most popular (and the most bizarrely named).
4
Flushing Cove
One of several small coves opposite St. Anthony Beach. Access is limited due to lack of parking although alternative access is available by parking at St. Anthony and taking the passenger ferry across the creek (ask in the boat hire shop). The cove is sheltered, quiet and good for young children.
5
Flushing Beach
This small rocky and sandy beach is a family favourite during the summer. Access is along the path from the village where the passenger ferry can be found. The views are lovely over the bay to Falmouth and dogs are welcome year round.
6
Swanpool Beach
Swanpool Beach is outside Falmouth between Gyllyngvase and Maenporth beaches. Spend a while on the sand and then meander up to enjoy the view and have a bite to eat on the terrace of Hooked on the Rocks restaurant (formerly the Three Mackerel).
7
Lankidden Cove
This beautiful cove can only be accessed by the coastal path, which means it offers seclusion for those who seek tranquility!
8
Porthallow Beach
There are great views across the Fal estuary from this sheltered little cove. Sit and watch the comings and goings of the boats, or go rockpooling at low tide. This is a shingle beach with car parking nearby.
9
Coverack Beach
The beach is small, but good for swimming and fishing. Close to the harbour in the attractive fishing village of Coverack.
10
Bosahan Cove
One of three delightful small coves which are sheltered and backed by woodland. Access is along the coastal path from either St Anthony or Helford.
Beaches near Helford
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Maenporth Beach
4 August 2025
Maenporth Beach is slightly outside the town of Falmouth and therefore a little quieter.
Gyllyngvase Beach
27 May 2024
Falmouth has many family-friendly beaches, Gyllyngvase being perhaps the most popular (and the most bizarrely named).
Flushing Cove
30 September 2023
One of several small coves opposite St. Anthony Beach. Access is limited due to lack of parking although alternative access is available by parking at St. Anthony and taking the passenger ferry across the creek (ask in the boat hire shop). The cove is sheltered, quiet and good for young children.
Flushing Beach
19 August 2022
This small rocky and sandy beach is a family favourite during the summer. Access is along the path from the village where the passenger ferry can be found. The views are lovely over the bay to Falmouth and dogs are welcome year round.
Swanpool Beach
5 June 2017
Swanpool Beach is outside Falmouth between Gyllyngvase and Maenporth beaches. Spend a while on the sand and then meander up to enjoy the view and have a bite to eat on the terrace of Hooked on the Rocks restaurant (formerly the Three Mackerel).
Lankidden Cove
25 November 2011
This beautiful cove can only be accessed by the coastal path, which means it offers seclusion for those who seek tranquility!
Porthallow Beach
22 November 2011
There are great views across the Fal estuary from this sheltered little cove. Sit and watch the comings and goings of the boats, or go rockpooling at low tide. This is a shingle beach with car parking nearby.
Coverack Beach
6 July 2011
The beach is small, but good for swimming and fishing. Close to the harbour in the attractive fishing village of Coverack.
Bosahan Cove
One of three delightful small coves which are sheltered and backed by woodland. Access is along the coastal path from either St Anthony or Helford.