Downderry Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.3610° N, lon 4.3708° W●Sandy beach · Looe
DownderryBeach
Downderry Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Looe. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Looe
Downderry Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Looe. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
On-site you'll find parking, public toilets and a café or refreshments. Facilities can be seasonal, so bring what you need out of summer, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Looe 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 Looe for food and a wider look around.
Hoodny Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Hoodny Cove.
See the beach →Portwrinkle
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Portwrinkle.
See the beach →Hoodny Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Hoodny Cove.
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Portwrinkle
The next stretch of coast toward Portwrinkle.
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Plaidy Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Plaidy Beach.
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The Smugglers’ Caves (Looe Island)
The Smugglers’ Caves (Looe Island) is a verified beach and coastal spot in Looe, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Downderry
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 is nearby rather than on the sand. Expect a short walk down, and check signs on the day.
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
Easy extensions
A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Downderry
Start on the sand, then walk into Looe or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Looe and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Available nearby
- 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 Looe.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.
Downderry and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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