Upton Towans
A beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.2152° N, lon 5.4029° W●Cornish beach · Gwinear
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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
A beach near Gwinear
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.
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Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Gwinear for food and a wider look around.
Hayle Towans
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Hayle Towans.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Gwithian Towans.
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The next stretch of coast toward Hayle Towans.
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Gwithian Towans
The next stretch of coast toward Gwithian Towans.
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Godrevy Towans
The next stretch of coast toward Godrevy Towans.
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Mexico Towans
The next stretch of coast toward Mexico Towans.
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Bamaluz Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Bamaluz Beach.
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Harbour Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Harbour Beach.
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Churchtown Farm Shop (Approx. 1.8 miles from Leedstown)
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Upton
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 Upton
Start on the sand, then walk into Gwinear or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Gwinear 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 Gwinear.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.
Upton and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Photo credits
- Upton Towans, Richard Law, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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