Beaches · South West England
Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove)
In or near St Mawes.
Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Penmere · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area TR11.
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Official information
Sunny Cove, also known as Arthur's Beach, is a small sandy cove located between Swanpool beach and Maenporth Beach. It is recognized as an unofficial nudist beach and offers a sheltered environment with a southerly aspect, making it a unique spot for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Arthur's Beach, located in Sunny Cove, Falmouth, South-West England, is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This beach is notable for its natural beauty and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1327, -5.0793
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Falmouth
- Postcode
- TR11 5FW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Penmere — 2 km
- Official site
- www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n10015367096 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove)?
- Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 5FW), in the parish of Falmouth.
- What is Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove)?
- Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove)?
- The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR11 5FW.
- Is Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) a protected site?
- Yes — Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) free to visit?
- Yes, Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove)?
- The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 5FW.