Maenporth Beach
50° 7' 34" N 5° 5' 12" WMaenporth Beach set between Falmouth and the Helford River is a popular beach for all activities.
The cafe located at the beach car park is open year round serving a variety of freshly made hot and cold food and drinks. There are public toilets just befind the cafe and car parking is charged per car.
The car park can become full early in the day during the summer months, so another option is to walk along the coast path from Swanpool Beach in Falmouth, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
The wreck of the Ben Asdale, a Scottish trawler that ran aground in December 1978, can be seen on the rocks on the northern side of the bay.
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- Carpark (Charges apply)
- Public Toilets
- Café (Seasonal)
- Restaurant
- Hazard: Strong currents
- Lifeguards not available
- Dogs allowed (Winter only)
History of Maenporth Beach
Travel / Parking information for Maenporth Beach
Directions to Maenporth Beach
To reach Maenporth Beach take the A39 towards Falmouth and continue on this route until you can turn off onto the B3292 towards Maenporth. The beach is well-signposted from this point.
Parking for Maenporth Beach
Parking at Maenporth Beach is straightforward, with a car park situated directly behind the beach. This pay-and-display parking offers convenient access directly to the sand and is ideal for families with beach gear. During the summer months, the car park can fill up quickly due to the beach’s popularity, so arriving early in the day is recommended.
Watch an aerial video of Maenporth Beach, Cornwall
Maenporth Beach, set between Falmouth and the Helford River is a popular sheltered location, perfect for all activities. Its large expanse of sand is revealed at low tide. The beach slopes away gently making the water relatively shallow, great for bathing, swimming and surfing.