South East Cornwall Beaches

Whether you’re planning a staycation or a day trip with the kids. Use our coastal holiday guide to discover beautiful South East Cornwall beaches.

Find your favourite South East Cornwall Beaches

Travel to the South East Cornish coastline from the beautiful Rame Penninsular and Whitsand Bay, heading east to Looe. Charming coastal villages, beautiful beaches and stunning views.

Explore beaches in South East Cornwall with our South West Coast beach guide.

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Click here to start at the first beach in South East Cornwall. Then ‘Next beach’ to follow the coastline. Have fun!

Know the name of the beach you are looking? See the full list of beaches in West Cornwall in alphabetical order.

Cawsand Bay

Cawsand Bay is a sand and shingle beach, in a charming 17th Century fishing village looking out…

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Downderry Beach

Downderry large sand and shingle beach, popular with families, with rock pools exposed at low tide. At…

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East Looe Beach

East Looe beach is a wide flat sandy, dog free beach – Dogs are banned all…

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Finnygook Beach

Finneygook beach in Portwrinkle is a popular sandy beach, great for a day out, and when the conditions are good, surfing…

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Great Perhaver Beach

Visit Great Perhaver Beach This beach is… Dogs friendly Getting There Location: Nearest Train: Map of Great Perhaver Beach «…

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Hannafore Beach

Visit Hannafore Beach Just west of Looe, Hannafore is a rocky beach which looks out towards Looe Island (also known…

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Kingsand Beach

Kingsand Beach next to Cawsand Beach is a lovely sandy beach popular with families. Beach HighlightsLocal LinksBeach…

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Hoodny Cove

Hoodny Cove in Portwrinkle is just west of the village, with a small harbour.

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Lansallos Cove

Lansallos Cove is a small sheltered sand & shingle beach reached on foot about a 20 minute…

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Lantic Bay

Unspoilt Lantic bay is a south facing sandy beach on the Cornwall coast. The secluded beach is…

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Lantivet Beach

Visit Lantivet Beach This beach is… Dogs friendly Getting There Location: Nearest Train: Map of Lantivet Beach « Previous Beach…

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Millendreath Beach

Visit Millendreath Beach Millendreath Beach Beach HighlightsLocal LinksBeach Management This beach is … Surfing spotGreat for families Have a great…

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Plaidy Beach

Visit Plaidy Beach Plaidy Beach Beach HighlightsLocal LinksBeach Management This beach is … Surfing spotGreat for families Have a great…

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Polperro Beach

Polperro a traditional Cornish fishing village, with a small harbour beach. Visit the Polperro Heritage Museum of…

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Ready Money Cove

Ready Money Cove is a small sandy beach just South of the harbour town of Fowey….

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Seaton Beach

Visit Seaton Beach Seaton Beach Beach HighlightsLocal LinksBeach Management This beach is … Surfing spotGreat for families Have a great…

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Talland Bay

Talland Bay is a small quiet beach on the South East Cornwall coast. The South west Coast…

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Whitsand Bay

Whitsand Bay is a long stretch of sandy beach, that runs from Rame Head to Portwrinkle. The…

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What’s On along the Coast

Throughout the year there are a series of events and festivals taking place along the Coast. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.

Get active on the beach

Find the best beaches for water sports. Learn to kitesurf, surf or sail at schools around the UK. Lessons are available to suit all abilities.

Enjoy the beautiful South East Cornwall coast.