The Bar
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.0998° N, lon 5.1352° W●Sandy beach · Falmouth
The BarBeach
The Bar is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Falmouth.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Falmouth
The Bar is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Falmouth.
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 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.
Passage Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Passage Cove.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Penarvon Cove.
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The next stretch of coast toward Passage Cove.
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Penarvon Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Penarvon Cove.
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Trebah
The next stretch of coast toward Trebah.
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Durgan
The next stretch of coast toward Durgan.
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Bosahan Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Bosahan Cove.
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Maenporth Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Maenporth 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 The Bar
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 The Bar
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.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 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.
The Bar and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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