Loe Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.2027° N, lon 5.0488° W●Sandy beach · Penryn
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Loe Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Penryn.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Penryn
Loe Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Penryn.
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 Penryn for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Penryn for food and a wider look around.
Porthbean
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porthbean.
See the beach →Cellars Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Cellars Beach.
See the beach →Porthbean
The next stretch of coast toward Porthbean.
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Cellars Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Cellars Beach.
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Great Molunan
The next stretch of coast toward Great Molunan.
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Towan Beach (Roseland)
The next stretch of coast toward Towan Beach (Roseland).
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Little Molunan
The next stretch of coast toward Little Molunan.
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Porthbeor Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Porthbeor Beach.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Loe
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 Loe
Start on the sand, then walk into Penryn or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Penryn and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited or none on site, so 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 Penryn.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.
Loe and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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