Gyllyngvase Beach
Amenities
Gylly Beach Cafe is built over the beach and offers fantastic views from its sundrenched terrace and is open all year round. Prides itself on utilising wherever possible, local produce and best environmental practice. Fresh contemporary menu – expect lots of fish/shellfish, salads, tapas, accompanied by chilled out acoustic music sessions. Perfect place for a romantic meal or a family gathering by the beach. For their website click here
WESUP is Cornwall’s first dedicated stand up Paddleboard centre operating from Gylly Beach. For more info visit WESUP website.
Adjacent to Gylly Beach Cafe is a small shop which sells take-away food, ice-cream and beach goodies throughout the summer months. Public toilets are located 20 yards away
There is RNLI Lifeguard cover between May – September at Gyllyngvase Beach
Travelling by car – there is a large Cornwall Council run car park 100 yards away.
Gyllyngvase Beach is a 15 minute walk from the centre of town and is also linked via the South West Coastpath to Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve
Public transport
The Maritime Train Line service connects Falmouth to Truro via a twice hourly service. Alight at Falmouth Docks or Falmouth Town station stops both a 5 min walk from the beaches along Castle Drive.
Fal River Links – for information on reaching Falmouth’s beaches via the Park & Float scheme or via boat from neighbouring villages.
Dogs
See here for information about dogs on beaches in Cornwall.
Sand Safe
The campaign from Falmouth Town Council and Safer Falmouth aiming to improve beach safety by promoting these three simple rules:
- No open fires on the beaches
- Clean up after your dog and adhere to summer dog restrictions
- Bin your litter and leave only footprints
