Beaches

Cornwall juts out from England like a toe testing the cool Atlantic waters. The county is open to the sea in almost all directions and has everything from sandy surf beaches to sheltered rocky coves.

With over 300 miles of coastline to explore, it can be hard to know where to start.

The good news is that there’s wildlife to be found on every beach in the county, so you won’t have to look far. The tips on this site will help you to find crabs, fish and more, even in places that don’t look very promising at first sight.

If you’re planning a day’s rock pooling with children or prefer an easy walk, there are some great rockpooling beaches like Hannafore, Readymoney Cove and Castle Beach that are easily accessible and close to amenities. If you’re looking for something more adventurous, Cornwall has many remote, quiet coves, which are well worth a visit.

Take a look at the beach pages below for inspiration:

You can also use the website search facility to find information and posts about these and other beaches that I have visited.

• Castle Beach (Falmouth)
• Hannafore (Looe)
• Lansallos and surrounding area (near Looe/Fowey)
• Mawgan Porth (near Newquay)
• Portwrinkle (Hoodny and Finnygook Beaches)
• Readymoney Cove (Fowey)
• Treyarnon Bay (near Padstow)

If you have a favourite rock pooling beach or would like to know more about a particular location that I haven’t covered, please do get in touch.

Explore the map to find beach locations around Cornwall.