Castle Beach Falmouth UK

Castle Beach is a short walk from St Michaels Hotel. Secluded, safe and super for snorkelling, here's our top ten facts about this popular Falmouth beach...

1. This gorgeous little site is the most northerly of the Falmouth beaches, sitting below the imposing Pendennis Point.

2. Castle Beach is an ideal spot for rock pooling, diving and snorkeling.

3. From here, you can gaze across to the Helford Passage and further afield to the Lizard Peninsula.

4. Pendennis Castle is a 16th century castle built by Henry VIII to defend the country against invasion.

The granite stronghold is perched on its headland and sits opposite its sister castle in St Mawes, making a powerful defence for the entrance to Falmouth harbour.

5. There is no beach carpark, but there’s plenty of road parking nearby and a carpark along Pendennis Point. Or if you’re staying with us, it’s just a 10 minute walk.

6. At high tide, the whole beach can be covered underwater, so be sure to time it right. Low tide will promise exposed rock pools to explore.

7. Stroll over to Castle Beach Café for pasties, paninis and ice-creams then kick back as you bask on their sun-deck.