Old Grimsby Beach, Cornwall — Beach Guide & Water Quality

Nearest town / village: Isles of Scilly
Parking: Limited / none on site — check locally
Coordinates: 49.95560, -6.32880

About Old Grimsby Beach

Old Grimsby Beach is a sand beach on the Cornish coast, close to Isles of Scilly.

This is one of Cornwall's quieter, more natural spots with few or no facilities on site — bring what you need for the day, and take your litter home with you.

Dogs are welcome here all year round. Cornish beaches can have strong tides and fast-changing conditions, so check the tide times and any local safety signage before you head down, and take particular care if you plan to swim.

Old Grimsby, on Tresco's east side, pairs two small sandy coves with a working quay, a cluster of cottages and the Ruin Beach Café above the sand. Boats to St Martin's and the Eastern Isles call at the quay, and Blockhouse Point's Civil War battery stands guard at the north end. A sociable beach with the island's best lunch view.

Getting there

Old Grimsby Beach is reached from the coast near Isles of Scilly. 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.