Swanpool is a sandy cove about a mile from Kingfisher Cottage on the west side of Falmouth. It’s a friendly, fun and welcoming environment, which can be reached by footpath alongside the golf course.
There’s a large carpark, crazy golf course, toilets & changing rooms, kayak hire, free wifi on the beach – or just simply relax on the sand.
Classic British seaside experience
Along with a small collection of beach huts, one of the beach’s most popular features is the Swanpool Beach Cafe – great for hot drinks, snacks and even ponchos. The cafe is open all year round and is home to the “Quirky ice cream” http://www.swanpoolbeach.co.uk/cafe/
For a more substantial meal with a fantastic view, head across to the highly recommended Beach House restaurant for excellently prepared crab, lobster, scallops, oysters and mussels.
Elemantal UK watersports school offers equipment hire and a range of tuition including sailing, kayaking, coasteering and raft-building – https://www.elementaluk.com
The beach backs onto the Swanpool Lake Nature Reserve, home to a wide range of bird species along with the rare Trembling Sea Mat! http://www.swanpool.org.uk
At the northern end of the cove is a path on the coast which leads round to Gyllyngvase Beach about 5 minutes walk away. Whilst a path from the southern end loops over to Maenporth beach about 15 minutes away.
Dogs are allowed on this beach, except between 10am & 6pm, 1st July & 31st August.