Covean Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 49.8908° N, lon 6.3395° W●Sandy beach · Isles of Scilly
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Covean Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Isles of Scilly.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Isles of Scilly
Covean Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Isles of Scilly.
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 Isles of Scilly 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 Isles of Scilly for food and a wider look around.
Porth Conger
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porth Conger.
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The next stretch of coast toward Porth Conger.
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Beady Pool
The next stretch of coast toward Beady Pool.
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Wingletang Bay
The next stretch of coast toward Wingletang Bay.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Covean
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.
Dogs are welcome year-round. Keep them under control and clean up after them.
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 Covean
Start on the sand, then walk into Isles of Scilly or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Isles of Scilly 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 Isles of Scilly.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.
Covean and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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