Gyllyngvase Beach

Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall

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Type: Beach

BLUE FLAG AWARD 2010

Falmouth's largest beach. A fine crescent of sand popular with families. Disabled Access. Seasonal Dog Ban.

Gyllyngvase Beach has a sand chair to enable access to the beach and the water for visitors with mobility problems. The sand chair needs to be hired in advance. The chair is suitable for all age groups due to an adjustable lap strap to secure younger users. The chairs can travel into water, enabling users to enjoy a paddle at the discretion of the hire office. Call 01326 312884 for bookings.

At low tide, you can go rock pooling on Gyllyngvase Beach. In the shallow pools you will find winkles and shrimps, while the deeper points on the reef edge are full of sqat lobsters and crabs. A great place for young rock poolers.

[Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services]

Cafe/Restaurant
Toilets (inc disabled)
Car Park
Disabled Access
Lifeguard Cover in season
Sand Chair

Contact Details

Cliff Road
FALMOUTH
Cornwall
TR11 4NA

Tel: +44 01326 312300

Awards

  • Beach AwardsBlue Flag Award Blue Flag Award 2010

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Free AdmissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open All Year
01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Beach wheelchair available for daily hire
  • Lifeguards (May - September)
  • Shop
  • Toilets

Accessibility

  • Disabled access to the beach
  • Disabled toilets
  • Easy access from main roads/good public transport links
  • No dogs (May - September)

Parking & Transport

  • Car Parks
  • Close to Railway Station
  • Coach Parking

Catering

  • Beach side refreshment kiosk
  • Cafes/Licensed Family Restaurants/Refreshments

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun

Road Directions

From Truro follow the signs for Falmouth on the A39. Keep on the A39 to Falmouth and follow the A39 through Falmouth. On the A39 turn right at a crossroads (signs to Beaches) then take the 2nd left and follow this road to Gyllyngvase car park. Parking also along Cliff Road.