Lostwithiel, River Fowey
A river beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.4074° N, lon 4.6664° W●River beach · Bodmin
Lostwithiel, River FoweyBeach
Lostwithiel, River Fowey is a river beach on the Cornish coast, close to Bodmin. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, sampled through the summer season.
A river bay beach
A beach near Bodmin
Lostwithiel, River Fowey is a river beach on the Cornish coast, close to Bodmin. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, sampled through the summer season.
On-site you'll find parking and public toilets. 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 Bodmin 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 Bodmin for food and a wider look around.
Par Sands
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Par Sands.
See the beach →Booley Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Booley Beach.
See the beach →Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Lostwithiel, River Fowey
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
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A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Lostwithiel, River Fowey
Start on the sand, then walk into Bodmin or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Bodmin 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 Bodmin.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.
Lostwithiel, River Fowey and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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