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Swanpool Beach is a small beach, approximately 150 metres in length, consisting of a mix of sand and pebbles. The beach is situated on the edge of Falmouth and is often overshadowed by the larger, sandier Gyllyngvase beach next door. Despite its smaller size, Swanpool Beach has a lot to offer, including a cafe and toilets nearby, as well as a number of beach huts available for seasonal hire.
The beach has a cafe on the beach front, offering snacks and refreshments, and is home to a watersports school that provides equipment hire and lessons for activities such as kayaking, sailing, coasteering, and raft building. This makes it an excellent place for both beginners and experienced water sports enthusiasts. However, it's worth noting that there is no lifeguard service on the beach.
Behind the beach lies a brackish lagoon, known as Swanpool Lake, which is a mix of fresh and salt water. The lagoon is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a haven for nature lovers, home to over 100 species of birds.
The beach is easily accessible, with a large car park right next to the beach, and is just a 20-minute walk to the town centre of Falmouth. Walkers can also take the South West Coast Path along to Gyllyngvase Beach.
Swanpool Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Cove Sand Pebbles
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 8mph |  |
The tide at Swanpool Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 1:49 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:33 PM.
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Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Pay parking available (approximately 450 spaces).
Dogs not allowed Easter to September 30th. Please keep dogs on the lead - especially near Swanpool Nature Reserve.
Beach cleaned daily.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
Location: Golden Bank, Falmouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SW802312
Coordinates: 50°8'27"N 5°4'34"W
Mapcode: GBR ZD.V7Q7
What 3 Words: bucks.jets.door
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Falmouth
Nearest postcode: TR11 4EJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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