South West England

Things to Do: Beaches

Seaton Beach, Nr Looe, Cornwall (South Coast)

Large south facing beach of sand, shingle and pebbles

More information on: Seaton Beach

The beach is located at the bottom of the River Seaton valley and is popular with swimmers and surfers It’s also close to the Seaton Valley Countryside Park for anyone who wants a good excuse to get out of the sun.

Swanpool Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall (South Coast)

A small east facing sand and pebble cove

More information on: Swanpool Beach

The small cove is within easy reach of Falmouth and is reasonable safe for swimming. It’s close to the Swanpool nature reserve and there is a coastal path leading to Gyllingvase beach.

Looe East Beach, Looe, Cornwall (South Coast)

A sandy beach in a working fishing village

More information on: Looe East Beach

This is a popular family beach with a wide expanse of sand and some rock pools. If it gets too busy there’s also plenty to see and do in the historic fishing village and fishing trips can still be arranged at the waterfront.

More information on: Cawsand Bay Beach

The twin villages of Cawsand and Kingsand sit across the Tamar from Plymouth. They have east facing sand and shingle beaches sheltered by Rame Head Peninsula and offering views over Plymouth Sound.

Charlestown, Charlestown, Cornwall (South Coast)

Historic working port with small pebble beaches.

More information on: Charlestown

Charlestown is an interesting, historical port with small pebble beaches beside the harbour.

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