Maenporth Beach

South Cornwall


Maenporth is the quietest of Falmouth's beaches, with facilities including a cafe, kayak centre and restaurant, the Cove. The 1978 wreck of the Scottish trawler, the Ben Asdale, can be seen along the coast at low tide. The beach is 3 miles south of town. There's no bus service, so you'll either have to drive, cycle or walk.


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