Beach Guide
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Listing beaches on the Fowey estuary and the surrounding coastline. Including information on the type of beach, facilities and any restrictions. The beaches in this area do not have a lifeguard on duty. All grid references refer to O/S Explorer Map 107. |
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1. Par Sands - A very large beach with ample parking and facilities nearby. Ideal for families and also popular for flying kites and kite surfing. |
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| Location: Par, on the coast west of Fowey, signed from A3082 between Fowey and Par. | |
| O/S grid reference: 088533 | |
| Nearest car park: At the rear of the beach, chargeable in season. | |
| Access: Car park behind the beach but deep soft sand from the car park, makes it harder for pushchairs and wheelchairs. | |
| Sand / pebbles etc: Sandy. | |
| Swimming: Shallow for a long distance. | |
| Toilets: Yes, short walk behind the beach. | |
| Refreshments: Shop/café and pub close by. | |
| Dogs allowed: Yes all year. | |
2. Polkerris - A sheltered harbour beach in the small village of Polkerris, ideal for families with facilities right by the beach, watersports equipment for hire and tuition. |
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| Location: West of Fowey, off the A3082 between Fowey and Par. | |
| O/S grid reference: 093521 | |
| Nearest car park: In the village, chargeable in season, 3 minute walk from the beach. | |
| Access: Short walk on the road from the car park and slipway onto the beach, good access for pushchairs and wheelchairs. | |
| Sand / pebbles etc: Sandy. |  |
| Swimming: Sheltered harbour with gentle shelf. | |
| Toilets: Yes. | |
| Refreshments: Beach shop, café, pub and bistro. | |
| Dogs allowed: 1st October - Easter only. | |
3. Polridmouth Cove (pronounced Pridmouth) - A sandy cove situated to the East of Gribben Headland, accessable by foot or by boat (be aware of sandbanks). |
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| Location: West of Fowey on the coastal path and just below Menabilly. | |
| O/S grid reference: 103503 | |
| Nearest car park: Hamblands car park at Menabilly, after Polkerris turning, chargeable. | |
| Access: 15 minute walk from the car park through farmland, not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. | |
| Sand / pebbles etc: Sandy. |  |
| Swimming: Gentle slope with sandbanks. | |
| Toilets: No. | |
| Refreshments: None. | |
| Dogs allowed: Yes all year. | |
4. Readymoney Cove - Situated by the mouth of the River Fowey it is accessable from the town centre on foot, ideal for families with swimming platform also good for rockpooling at low tide. |
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| Location: Fowey, mouth of the river, at the far end of the Esplanade. | |
| O/S grid reference: 117511 | |
| Nearest car park: Tower Park, Readymoney car park, chargeable. | |
| Access: 5 minute walk from beach car park, 20 minute walk from the town centre, good access for pushchairs and wheelchairs, path from car park may be hard for wheelchairs. | |
| Sand / pebbles etc: Sandy. |  |
| Swimming: Boat free area and swimming platform. | |
| Toilets: Yes. | |
| Refreshments: Ice cream van Easter to October. | |
| Dogs allowed: 1st October to Easter only. | |
5. Whitehouse (not at high tide) - Even closer to the centre of Fowey, good for families with large sea water paddling pool adjacent. |
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| Location: On the river at Whitehouse Slip on the Esplanade, Fowey. | |
| O/S grid reference: 123515 | |
| Nearest car park: Main car park, Hanson Drive, chargeable. | |
| Access: 10 minute walk from main car park and town centre, flight of steps onto the beach makes it inaccessible for wheelchairs in particular. | |
| Sand / pebbles etc: Sandy. | |
Swimming: Moderate shelving & rocks, adjacent shallow paddling pool. |
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| Toilets: Yes. | |
| Refreshments: 5-10 minute walk from nearest shops. | |
| Dogs allowed: 1st October to Easter only. | |
6. Polruan Quay (not at high tide) - Situated next to the Quay and its facilities, ideal for families, also has slipway on to the beach. |
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| Location: On the east side of the river at Polruan. | |
| O/S grid reference: 126512 | |
| Nearest car park: St Saviours, Polruan, or limited parking on the quay, both chargeable. | |
| Access: Through Polruan or by passenger ferry from Fowey, excellent access for pushchairs and wheelchairs. | |
| Sand / pebbles etc: Sandy. | |
| Swimming: Gentle shelving, be aware of boat movements. | |
| Toilets: Yes. | |
| Refreshments: Shops and pub. | |
| Dogs allowed: No dogs at any time. | |
7. Lantic Bay - A hidden cove with a fantastic beach, access is not easy with a steep climb back up. |
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| Location: Small bay on the coast East of Polruan, by Pencarrow Headland. | |
| O/S grid reference: 148509 | |
| Nearest car park: National Trust car park on main road into Polruan, chargeable. | |
| Access: 20 minute walk across farmland and down steep cliff path, not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. | |
| Sand / pebbles etc: Pebbles, shingle and some sand. | |
| Swimming: Steep shelf, there can be strong rip currents in certain tidal conditions. | |
| Toilets: None. | |
| Refreshments: None. | |
| Dogs allowed: Yes all year. | |
8. Lansallos Beach - A sheltered beach and relatively unknown so often quiet. |
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| Location: Between Polruan and Polperro on coastal path just below Lansallos. | |
| O/S grid reference: 166512 | |
| Nearest car park: National Trust car park at Lansallos, chargeable. | |
| Access: 10 - 15 minute walk down the path from Lansallos, not suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. | |
| Sand / pebbles etc: Sand and pebbles. | |
| Swimming: Moderate shelving. | |
| Toilets: No. | |
| Refreshments:None. | |
| Dogs allowed: Yes all year. | |
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