Fowey Beaches

Fowey has some super sandy beaches nearby that are very family friendly.  Whether wanting to stay within walking distance of the hotel or venture a little further afield, take your pick of some The Fowey's favourites and enjoy a day by the sea.

 Readymoney Cove and its sandy beach are just a short walk from The Fowey Hotel. Ideal for children, the cove is sheltered and a small diving raft for more competent swimmers. During summer months a kiosk serves refreshments, ice creams, etc. and there are toilets. Parking is limited.

Opposite the beach you will find one of writer Daphne Du Maurier's former homes and from the beach you can also access the coastal walk up to St Catherine's Point and from there - well some 250 miles of walkable coastline awaits!

Pentewan Beach, in the little village of Pentewan between Fowey and Mevagissey, is a tucked away sandy beach that is perfect for children.  It edges onto the beach of a nearby caravan park that offers loads of space for kite flying and rock pools for exploring.  There are no facilities at the beach but the village with its well stocked shop, tea room and pub is just a short stroll away.  Parking is available but the more energetic can cycle to it.  The Cornwall cycle trail can be picked up in St Austell and it is a straight and very pleasant cycle to the beach.  Bikes are available for hire. 

 Porthpean
St. Austell's 'Town Beach'. small, sandy beach popular for swimming and water sports. Once a busy fishing village the old fish cellars are now used by the sailing club. Dog ban.

Par Sands & Little Hell Cove
At low tide the large, flat, sandy beach extends seaward for half a mile. Sand dunes back the beach and on its eastern edge there is an opening in the cliff known as Little Hell Cove. Pub, cafe and sports facilities. Dogs welcome.

Polkerris
Peaceful harbour with sandy beach enclosed by curved breakwater. Car park, cafe and pub.