The Gannel
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.4067° N, lon 5.0949° W●Sandy beach · Newlyn East
The GannelBeach
The Gannel is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Newlyn East.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Newlyn East
The Gannel is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Newlyn East.
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 Newlyn East for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Stay for the sand, or head into Newlyn East for food and a wider look around.
Towan Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Towan Beach.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Fistral North.
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The next stretch of coast toward Towan Beach.
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Fistral North
The next stretch of coast toward Fistral North.
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Harbour Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Harbour Beach.
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Crantock Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Crantock Beach.
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Tolcarne Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Tolcarne Beach.
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Porth Joke
The next stretch of coast toward Porth Joke.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at The Gannel
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 The Gannel
Start on the sand, then walk into Newlyn East or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Newlyn East 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 Newlyn East.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.
The Gannel and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Towan Beach
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Harbour Beach
Crantock Beach
Tolcarne Beach
Porth Joke
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