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Castle Beach is a long, narrow beach located close to the town of Falmouth. At low tide, a large area of exposed rocks is available for rock pooling, although it is essential to check tide times to avoid being cut off. The beach consists of a mixture of sand and pebbles, with an interesting assortment of shells. It is situated near the town railway station, and the bus stop is serviced by Great Western Greyhound 500. While there are no lifeguards on the beach, it is considered safe for swimming, especially among local groups who often meet in the mornings. The beach is popular for snorkeling and diving, particularly around the wartime wrecks offshore, with Dive UK offering opportunities for both beginners and experienced divers.
Gyllyngvase Beach is a sheltered sandy beach on the outskirts of Falmouth and is the most popular beach in the area. It has plenty of facilities and good disabled access, with a range of activities on offer. The beach is a typical family resort beach set on Cornwall's south coast, with a long, deep sandy stretch of coast that attracts both visitors and residents year-round.
Castle Beach is situated just along Cliff Road from Gyllyngvase Beach and is the most northern of all the Falmouth beaches. Visitors can walk along the Point to Pendennis Castle, the imposing coastal fortresses built by Henry VIII, for the best views across Falmouth Bay.
Castle Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Cove Sand Pebbles
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
The tide at Castle Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:07 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:44 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
Location: Falmouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SW817320
Coordinates: 50°8'52"N 5°3'24"W
Mapcode: GBR ZG.4T1D
What 3 Words: shrimp.allows.sling
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Falmouth
Nearest postcode: TR11 4NZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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