Guide to Local Beaches

Beach Guide
Llisting beaches on the Fowey estuary and the surrounding coastline.
Including information on the type of beach, facilities available and any restrictions.
The beaches in this area do not have a lifeguard on duty or offer any activities.
All grid references refer to O/S Explorer Map 107.

	1. Crinnis 2. Par Sands 3. Polkerris 4. Polridmouth Cove 5. Readymoney Cove 6. Whitehouse 7. Polruan Quay 8. Lantic Bay 9. Lantivet Bay
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Beach:	1. Crinnis
Location:	Carlyon Bay, St Austell.
O/S grid reference:	057523
Nearest car park:	This beach is closed to the public until further notice for redevelopment.
Access:	-
Sand / pebbles etc:	-
Swimming:	-
Toilets:	-
Refreshments:	-
Dogs allowed:	-
Beach:	2. Par Sands
Location:	Par, on the coast west of Fowey.
O/S grid reference:	088533
Nearest car park:	At the rear of the beach, chargeable in season.
Access:	Signed off the A3082 between Fowey and Par.
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.

Beach:	3. Polkerris
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.
Access:	Short walk on the road from the car park.
Sand / pebbles etc:	Sandy.
Swimming:	Sheltered harbour with gentle shelf.
Toilets:	Yes.
Refreshments:	Beach shop/café, pub.
Dogs allowed:	1st October - Easter only.

Beach:	4. Polridmouth Cove (pronounced Pridmouth)
Location:	West of Fowey on the coastal path.
O/S grid reference:	103503
Nearest car park:	Hamblands after Polkerris turning or National Trust car park at Coombe Farm, chargeable.
Access:	15 minute walk from either car park through farmland.
Sand / pebbles etc:	Sandy.
Swimming:	Gentle slope with sandbanks.
Toilets:	No.
Refreshments:	None.
Dogs allowed:	Yes all year.

Beach:	5. Readymoney Cove
Location:	Fowey, mouth of the river.
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.
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.

Beach:	6. Whitehouse (low tide only)
Location:	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.
Sand / pebbles etc:	Sandy.
Swimming:	Moderate shelving & rocks, adjacent shallow paddling pool.
Toilets:	Yes.
Refreshments:	5-10 minute walk from nearest shops.
Dogs allowed:	1st October to Easter only.

Beach:	7. Polruan Quay (low tide only)
Location:	Polruan.
O/S grid reference:	126512
Nearest car park:	St Saviours, Polruan, chargeable.
Access:	Through Polruan or by passenger ferry from Fowey.
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.

Beach:	8. Lantic Bay
Location:	Small bay on the coast East of Polruan.
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.
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.

Beach:	9. Lantivet Bay (low tide only)
Location:	Between Polruan and Polperro on coastal path.
O/S grid reference:	166512
Nearest car park:	National Trust car park, chargeable.
Access:	10 minute walk across farmland.
Sand / pebbles etc:	Sand and pebbles.
Swimming:	Moderate shelving.
Toilets:	Only at the car park.
Refreshments:	None.
Dogs allowed:	Yes all year.