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Beach Guide in & around Fowey

Our guide to beaches in the Fowey estuary and the surrounding coastline, with information on the type of beach, facilities and any restrictions.

Please note: none of the beaches in this area have a lifeguard on duty.

All grid references refer to O/S Explorer Map 107

Many of the beautiful cliff-tops and beaches around the Fowey Estuary are owned by the National Trust, find out more by clicking here.

Going for a swim in cold, open water can be exhilarating, but it’s not without risk. Here’s some advice to follow to make sure you have a safe swim: https://foweyharbour.co.uk/swim/

Choose the perfect beach for you from the list below:-

Readymoney Cove Beach

Readymoney Cove Beach

Fowey

South east facing sandy cove overlooking the Fowey Estuary. Access - Easy from car park via a 5 minute walk.

Whitehouse Beach

Whitehouse Beach

Fowey

The closest beach to the centre of Fowey, good for families with large sea water paddling pool adjacent - no beach at high tide. Large sheltered benched area overlooking the beach and estuary.

Polruan Quay Beach

Polruan Quay Beach

Polruan-by-Fowey

Situated next to the Quay and its facilities, ideal for families, also has slipway on to the beach. No beach at high tide

Lansallos Beach

Lansallos Beach

Lansallos

A sheltered beach and relatively unknown so often quiet. A sheltered beach and relatively unknown so often quiet.

Polridmouth Cove

Polridmouth Cove

Menabilly

Small attractive sandy south facing cove mostly covered at high tide. Access - reached via an unmade track about 10 minutes from car park. All year dog friendly beach.

Par Sands Beach

Par Sands Beach

Par

A very large beach with ample parking and facilities nearby. Ideal for families and also popular for flying kites and kite surfing.

Lantic Bay

Lantic Bay

Polruan-by-Fowey

An isolated and attractive cove of sand with some shingle. South facing with views towards Pencarrow Head. Beach is situated in between Polperro and Polruan

Polkerris Beach

Polkerris Beach

Polkerris

A sheltered harbour beach in the small village of Polkerris, ideal for families, with facilities right by the beach, watersport equipment for hire and tuition available. Access - short walk to the beach from car park. Seasonal dog ban.

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