Charlestown
A beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.3312° N, lon 4.7553° W●Cornish beach · Charlestown
CharlestownBeach
Charlestown is a beach on the Cornish coast, close to Charlestown. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A Cornish beach
A beach near Charlestown
Charlestown is a beach on the Cornish coast, close to Charlestown. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
This is one of Cornwall's quieter spots with few or no facilities on site. Bring what you need for the day, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Charlestown for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Around the sand
Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Charlestown for food and a wider look around.
Duporth Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Duporth Beach.
See the beach →Porthpean Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porthpean Beach.
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The next stretch of coast toward Duporth Beach.
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Porthpean Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Porthpean Beach.
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Silvermine Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Silvermine Beach.
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Charlestown Harbour
Charlestown Harbour Carlyon Bay is a verified beach and coastal spot in Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
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The Pier House Hotel Restaurant
Pier House Hotel & Restaurant Charlestown Cornwall sits in St Austell, Cornwall — a practical place to stay…
Charlestown Fish & Co
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Charlie’s Boathouse
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Porthpean House
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South West Coast Path (St Austell Bay Section)
South West Coast Path (St Austell Bay Section) Charlestown sits in Charlestown, Cornwall — a practical attraction and…
Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Charlestown
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking on site is limited or absent. Check locally before you travel, and allow time to walk in.
Check the signs on the day for dog rules.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
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A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Charlestown
Start on the sand, then walk into Charlestown or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Charlestown and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited / none on site — check locally
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Charlestown.Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
Charlestown and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Around Charlestown
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Duporth Beach
Porthpean Beach
Silvermine Beach
Charlestown Harbour
The Pier House Hotel Restaurant
Charlestown Fish & Co
Charlie’s Boathouse
Porthpean House
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The Pier House Hotel Restaurant
Pier House Hotel & Restaurant Charlestown Cornwall sits in St Austell, Cornwall — a practical place to stay…
Charlestown Fish & Co
Looking for Charlestown Fish & Chip Shop? This place to eat and drink in Charlestown, Cornwall is listed…
Charlie’s Boathouse
Charlie’s Boathouse Charlestown sits in Charlestown, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink for visitors exploring…
Porthpean House
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South West Coast Path (St Austell Bay Section)
South West Coast Path (St Austell Bay Section) Charlestown sits in Charlestown, Cornwall — a practical attraction and…
The Harbourside Inn
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The Longstore
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The Rashleigh Arms
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The Shipwreck Treasure Museum
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum Charlestown sits in Charlestown, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop…
The Watering Can
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