Cornwall Beach Guide

Swanpool Beach

Location:
Mid Cornwall
Description:
Swanpool Beach is a pleasant sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth.
Safety:
No details available. See Beach Safety Guide.
Access:
There is level access to Swanpool Beach and parking and facilities are close by.
Dogs:
Dogs are banned on Swanpool Beach from 1st July to 31st August (10am to 6pm).
Directions:
Falmouth is about 10 miles from Truro. From east or west take the A390 to Truro and at Truro follow the directions for Falmouth on the A39. Keep on the A39 to Falmouth and follow the A39 around Falmouth. On the A39 turn right at a mini roundabout (signs to "Beaches") on to Pennance Road. Then take the 2nd right (signposted to Swanpool) and follow this road (Swanpool Hill which becomes Swanpool Road) down to Swanpool Beach. It is also possible to walk from Gyllyngvase Beach to Swanpool Beach.
Post Code:
TR11 4EJ.
Parking:
1 large car park by Swanpool Beach. Also some road parking along Swanpool Road.
Toilets:
Yes, by Swanpool Beach car park.
Facilities:
Café, restaurant, beach shop.
Activities:
Mini golf.
Nearby Alternative Beaches:
Maenporth Beach (2 miles, sandy beach, disabled access)
Gyllyngvase Beach (less than 1 mile, sandy beach, disabled access)
Castle Beach (1 mile, sandy beach)
St Mawes (17 miles, seaside town, sandy beaches)
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