South West England
Gyllyngvase Beach
Gyllyngvase Beach

Follow main roads and then the A39 signs to Falmouth. Access to the beach is off Cliff Road signposted from Falmouth.

Falmouth Tourist Information Centre
11 Market Strand
Prince of Wales Pier
Falmouth
Tel: (01326) 312 300
Fax: (01326) 313 457
Contact via email

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Things to Do

Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall

Accommodation nearby

Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel
Family run hotel located on a ‘Seaside Award’ winning beach

Royal Duchy Hotel
Overlooking Falmouth Bay and only a short walk to the beach

Roseland Holiday Cottages
Superb self catering cottages on the beautiful unspoilt Roseland Peninsula

Attractions nearby

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Dive into the deep - we’re going Under the Sea celebrating man’s exploits under the water!

Pendennis Castle
With much for the family to discover, Pendennis is truly Cornwall’s greatest fortress.

Trelissick Garden
Tranquil garden set on many levels with a superb collection of tender and exotic plants


A small but wide sandy beach with great views of the headland

This is the main beach resort in Falmouth and is popular with visiting families and local residents. Activities on the water include sailing, windsurfing and canoeing and there is zoning to make sure everyone enjoys the water safely.

Beach facilities include disabled access, toilets (including disabled), refreshments and lifeguard cover during the summer months.

What's on offer...

  • Sandy
  • Rock Pools
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Access
  • Cafe / Shop
  • Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
  • Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
  • Rocky
  • Shingle
  • Cliffs
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Disabled Visitor Facilities

Beach awards...


Contact Details
Gyllyngvase Beach
Carrick District Council
Falmouth
Cornwall
Tel: 01326 312300
Email: falmouthtic@yahoo.co.uk