Castle Beach is a rocky/sandy beach to the west of Pendennis Point, Falmouth. Pendennis Castle can be visited and there is lots to see in Falmouth.
There are plenty of rock pools on the beach and Falmouth beaches are also a popular surfing location.
The beach sits within the town centre with road car parking along Cliff Road, also a car park by Gyllyngvase beach and there are 2 small car parks on Pendennis Point.
Facilities include beach shop, Castle Beach Cafe, beach hut hire and toilets.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Castle Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have no beaches around Falmouth, 215 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.
No water quality measurement available for Castle Beach.
Our weather forecast for Falmouth in Cornwall
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Tides
Our tide forecast for Castle Beach in Cornwall.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
6th August 2021
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15th August 2021
Falmouth Week is eight days of match racing for keelboats, traditional craft and dinghies in the waters off Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads and the harbour, along with a lively programme of shoreside events.
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10th October 2021
Falmouth’s Events Square hosts the Oyster Festival, from Thursday, October 7th to Sunday, October 10th. This annual festival celebrates the start of the oyster season, the native Fal Oyster and the diversity of Cornish seafood. Daily demonstrations are held by top chefs and food experts, inspiring visitors to try the tastes of native oysters, wines, ales and local produce. The
Read more…The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, Cornwal overlooks the marina. The Museum houses galleries, interactve displays, workshops as well as the expected 100’s of boats.
Read more…Swanpool beach is a small east facing sand and pebble cove on the outskirts of Falmouth. There is level access to the beach and excellent facilities are close by. There is a footpath around Swanpool Lake (good for birds) to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature reserve beyond, and a coastal path leading to Gyllingvase beach. The beach is popular for
Read more…Maenporth beach is a sandy beach with shallow waters and rock pools at low tide. Popular for sailing, surfing, SUP, diving and coastal walks. Facilities include parking, cafe, toilets, slipway and surf rescue at weekends although no RNLI lifeguards. We have no dog information for Maenporth beach.
Read more…Flushing has several small areas of sand all with scenic views across the Penryn river to Falmouth. To get to the beach you need to drive through the village and park by the roadside (limited spots available).
Read more…Gyllyngvase beach, locally known as Gylly beach, is a very popular gently shelving sandy beach with rock pools to explore. This is the largest of the Falmouth beaches overlooked by Pendennis Castle and is a great location, just a 10-15 minute walk away from Falmouth centre. The beach has gentle rollers making it a popular swimming, surfing and stand up
Read more…Glendurgan Garden, superb subtropical garden, with special interest for families. The garden has many fine trees, rare and exotic plants from the four corners of the globe, outstanding spring displays of magnolias and camellias, plus carpets of wild flowers. Glendurgan has always been a magical place for children, with the baffling laurel maze, the Giant’s Stride (rope swing), the beach
Read more…Falmouth lifeboat station was established in 1867 and now operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station has restricted opening times.
Read more…Pendennis Castle was built by King Henry VIII to defend against possible attack by Spain and France and was in use right up to the Second World War. It guarded the important anchorage of Carrick Roads, sharing the task with St Mawes castle on the other side of the Fal estuary. The castle has an interactive exhibition or spend time
Read more…The Packet Station is a Wetherspoon pub in Falmouth, Cornwall. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.
Read more…Castle Beach Café is located on Falmouth’s Castle Beach with great views out over Falmouth Bay. The café has free wifi, serves hot and cold food, drinks and ice-cream, the shop sells a wide range of beach and watersports related items and you can hire beach huts on a seasonal basis. Safe beach with rock pools to explore at low tide.
Read more…Small outside cafe located in between Swanpool Beach and the Nature Reserve. The cafe offers homemade cakes, soups, toasted ciabattas and a selection of ice-creams. Also, perfect for a family visit a fun bouncer, crazy golf course, water-sports and kayak hire.
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