Swanpool Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.1406° N, lon 5.0758° W●Sandy beach · Falmouth
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Swanpool Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Falmouth. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Falmouth
Swanpool Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Falmouth. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
On-site you'll find parking, public toilets and a café or refreshments. 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 Falmouth 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 Falmouth 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 →Maenporth Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Maenporth Beach.
See the beach →Arthur’s Beach (Sunny Cove)
The next stretch of coast toward Arthur’s Beach (Sunny Cove).
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Maenporth Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Maenporth Beach.
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Great Molunan
The next stretch of coast toward Great Molunan.
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Little Molunan
The next stretch of coast toward Little Molunan.
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Durgan
The next stretch of coast toward Durgan.
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Cellars Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Cellars Beach.
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Castle Beach
Castle Beach sits in Falmouth, Cornwall.
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Falmoutgh
Falmouth is a coastal spot in Cornwall.
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Falmouth Town Beach (Events Square)
Falmouth Town Beach sits in Falmouth, Cornwall.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Swanpool
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 Swanpool
Follow the coast when footwear, weather and daylight allow. Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Falmouth
Finish with food, a harbour or lanes in Falmouth.
→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 Swanpool
Start on the sand, then walk into Falmouth or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Falmouth 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 Falmouth.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.
Swanpool and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Maenporth Beach
Great Molunan
Little Molunan
Durgan
Cellars Beach
Castle Beach
Falmoutgh
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