Upton Towans
A beach for a Cornish beach day.

Lat 50.2152° N, lon 5.4029° W●Cornish beach · Gwinear
Upton Towans is a beach on the Cornish coast, close to Gwinear. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A Cornish beach
Upton Towans is a beach on the Cornish coast, close to Gwinear. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
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 Gwinear for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
Around the sand
Stay for the sand, or head into Gwinear for food and a wider look around.
A beach for a Cornish beach day.
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Hayle Towans.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
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
A day on the sand
Start on the sand, then walk into Gwinear or keep it simple with a café stop.
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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