Maenporth Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.1249° N, lon 5.0936° W●Sandy beach · Quarry Budock
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Maenporth Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Quarry Budock. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Quarry Budock
Maenporth Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Quarry Budock. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
On-site you'll find parking, public toilets, a café or refreshments and seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover. 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 Quarry Budock 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 Quarry Budock for food and a wider look around.
Arthur’s Beach (Sunny Cove)
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Arthur’s Beach (Sunny Cove).
See the beach →Swanpool Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Swanpool Beach.
See the beach →Arthur’s Beach (Sunny Cove)
The next stretch of coast toward Arthur’s Beach (Sunny Cove).
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Swanpool Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Swanpool Beach.
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Durgan
The next stretch of coast toward Durgan.
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Trebah
The next stretch of coast toward Trebah.
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Bosahan Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Bosahan Cove.
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Passage Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Passage Cove.
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andtregoth Beach
Maenporth in Cornwall has a beach.
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Carleon Cove
Carleon Cove is a cove near Maenporth in Cornwall.
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Covey Beach
Covey Beach is part of Falmouth Bay, near Maenporth in Cornwall.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Maenporth
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.
Seasonal dog restrictions typically apply 10am to 6pm from May to September. Dogs are usually welcome outside those hours and in winter. Check the signs on the day.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
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Walk from Maenporth
Follow the coast when footwear, weather and daylight allow. Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Quarry Budock
Finish with food, a harbour or lanes in Quarry Budock.
→Arthur’s Beach (Sunny Cove)
Continue along the bay when the path and tide allow.
→A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Maenporth
Start on the sand, then walk into Quarry Budock or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Quarry Budock 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 Quarry Budock.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.
Maenporth and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Arthur’s Beach (Sunny Cove)
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Durgan
Trebah
Bosahan Cove
Passage Cove
andtregoth Beach
Carleon Cove
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