Long Rock Beach The western edge of sands that stretch to Marazion. A safe family beach with sand and pebbles. Favoured with Penzance locals as it is the most easily accessible stretch of sandy beach from town. Swimming here is particularly safe as it takes a lot of walking to get into even waist-deep water. […]
Continue readingLoe Bar Beach Grassy areas, steep sand shelves. Fierce currents, NOT SAFE FOR SWIMMING. Car parking halfway along cliff road from Porthleven, walk for 5 to 10 minutes along the cliff path to get to the beach. Great start to the Penrose circular walk around the estate and Loe Pool. No facilities at the beach […]
Continue readingLantic Bay Beach Isolated and attractive cove of sand Lantic Bay has some with some shingle. South facing with views towards Pencarrow Head. Access is not suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Beach is situated in between Polperro and Polruan. A strong rip current. Access – 15 minute walk down a steep path. Two National Trust […]
Continue readingLamorna Cove Beach Small pebble beach at low tide, just beneath the harbour, with lots of large granite boulders. The cove is on the South West Coast Path between Porthcurno and Mousehole. A good spot for swimming. There is a pay car park on the quay and a small cafe. A short walk up the […]
Continue readingLansallos Beach The walk is too long and steep for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Access to the Beach is via a path through a gap in the rocks. Parsons Cove is via the coast path with another steep path to the beach. Quiet and attractive, Lansallos beach is a south-facing cove of sand and rock. Access […]
Continue readingKingsand Beach The small east-facing beach of sand and shingle, fairly sheltered. There are rock pools to explore at Kingsand and access to both Kingsand beaches are via slopes and a few steps. There is parking in the centre of Kingsand. Overlooks Plymouth Sound and has a great view of the almost constant coming and […]
Continue readingMullion Cove Beach Small harbourside beach at low tide. A small sandy beach, mostly covered at high tide, next to the historic lifeboat station and picturesque Mullion harbour. All of which is now looked afer by the National Trust Access – A short walk from the car park. All year dog-friendly beach. Toilets Sand chairs […]
Continue readingKenneggy Sands Beach Proceeding in the Porthleven direction from Prussia Cove you will come across a secluded bay of sand after about a 10-minute walk. Access via a rocky descent with the aid of a rope. Not suitable for disabled, children or pushchairs. There are no facilities or parking and difficult access. Follow us on […]
Continue readingKennack Sands Beach South-East facing beach surrounded with grassy areas. Kennack Sands is on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula. not far from the tip. A large amount of sand is exposed at low tide, with a stream and rock pools. on the east are the remains of a number of World War II […]
Continue readingMarazion Beach This beach enjoys spectacular views to St Michael’s Mount and the bay beyond, Mounts Bay, recently voted one of the most beautiful bays in the world. At low tide access to St Michael’s Mount is by way of a causeway, once walked by pilgrims whilst at high tide a gentle boat ride takes […]
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