Swanpool Beach
50° 8' 16" N 5° 4' 26" WSwanpool Beach is a small beach located on the outskirts of Falmouth.
A café on the beach sells hot food and light refreshments, with a vast selection of Cornish ice-creams and plenty of outside benches. Public toilets are close-by and a crazy golf course is located behind the beach. Within easy walking distance of the beach is Swanpool Lake, a nature reserve that is home to a plethora of ducks, coots, moorhens, swans and other waterfowl.
Perched above the beach is the aptly named fine-dining restaurant Hooked on the Rocks, which specialises in locally-caught fresh seafood.
The area has plenty of pleasant circular walks to offer and a picturesque footpath leads all the way along the coastline linking Swanpool to Gyllyngvase Beach. Its location slightly further out of town gives Swanpool Beach a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
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- Carpark (Charges apply)
- Public Toilets
- Café (Seasonal)
- Restaurant
- Hazard: Tides (Rising / Falling)
- Lifeguards not available
- Dogs allowed (Winter only)
History of Swanpool Beach
Originally a quiet cove, it gained popularity during the Victorian era as Falmouth emerged as a seaside resort. The beach was frequented by holidaymakers seeking leisure and relaxation. Today, Swanpool Beach remains a beloved destination, offering sandy shores, tranquil waters, and a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy.
Travel / Parking information for Swanpool Beach
Directions to Swanpool Beach
Swanpool Beach is located just on the outskirts of Falmouth.
Parking for Swanpool Beach
There is a large car park on the seafront. This is a pay and display car park which provides brilliant access to the beach.
