Gyllyngvase Beach, Cornwall — Beach Guide & Water Quality

🛰 Satellite view

Water quality Excellent

Surface Sand

Dogs Seasonal (May–Sep 10am–6pm)

Lifeguard Seasonal RNLI

Parking Available

Toilets On site

Café On site

Blue Flag Awarded

About Gyllyngvase Beach

Falmouth‘s premier beach, just over the 2-mile mark but easily accessible from Calenick. A beautiful sweep of sand with crystal-clear waters, popular for swimming and watersports.

Getting there

Gyllyngvase Beach is reached from the coast near Quarry Budock. Head for the village and follow the signs or the coast path down to the shore — many Cornish coves involve a short walk from the nearest parking.

Nearest town / village: Quarry Budock
Parking: Available nearby
Coordinates: 50.14462, -5.06740

Water quality

Designated Environment Agency bathing water — current classification: Excellent. Sampled weekly through the bathing season (mid-May to end of September).

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Facilities

🛟 Lifeguard cover (seasonal RNLI — typically May to Sep, 10am–6pm)
🅿 Parking available
🚻 Public toilets on site
☕ Café or refreshments on site

Dogs policy

Seasonal dog restrictions apply — typically dogs are not permitted on the beach between 10am and 6pm from May to September. Outside these hours and out of season, dogs are welcome. Check local council signage for exact dates.