Gunwalloe Beach — Attraction in Gunwalloe

There are many things to enjoy at Gunnwalloe, the beaches are beautiful and generally offer a simple alternative to “high service” areas. Locals really appreciate the all year round dog walking that is generally offered here as well. One thing to note, what used to be a wonderful public access beach , down the lane, opposite the Helzephron pub(which is wonderful btw) is now an undermaintained private car park, on the cliffs. It’s probably more than acceptable if you are visiting for a day but as a local, exploitation it poses for people who live here is seriously disappointing. Disabled people and low income families are never considered with this type of ‘parking’. May I recommend you go down the road further to the National Trust beach at church cove (or park safely on the road). The cove is a bit more considered and it’s cheaper for a day stay. Fyi, don’t swim on this coast, it’s dangerous with hidden rips and big swells, which kill people yearly. Also, no lifeguards at gunwalloe but there is a seasonal watch at church cove. Culdrose also there to actively seek and destroy anyone who drives like a massive dooshbag or, leaves poo in bags in the verge; so if you are in any...

As a dog owner this beach is a rarity in these parts.

It's a dog friendly beach all year round. Parking is very limited to about 8 vehicles at a squeeze.

It's actually not a bad beach either. It's a long stretch of beach but if you're looking for sand, you're looking in the wrong place but the stones are of the tini variety that are easy to walk on.

This is a paddling beach at best, not a swimming one.

There are no toilets or source of food and drink so prepare yourself before you visit. There is a good pub just up the road though.

However, being a dog beach expect find that irresponsible dog owners have already been there and allowed their dogs to fowl the beach and left it behind.

There is one dog waste bin up in the car park, thankfully it's a very well used bin that could do with...

Accessed via a small single track road which is about 100m long which you will find a small car park for approx 10 cars. The car park has a coin and telephone operated parking meter. Pricing is £1 per hour. The beach itself is a mix of small pebble (grit) and rocks, surrounded by green topped cliffs. Where you can access the South West coastal path. The sea is aquamarine and has gentle rolling breakers which a calming sound. This is a dog friendly beach and perfect for walking along. Allowing for the tide being out you can walk a few miles in a...