About Church Cove Beach

A lovely sheltered sandy beach ideal for families. As thr name suggests the beach features a churchon the edte of the beach as well as a seasonal cafe and a car park. No dogs in the summer, but the beach next door, Dollar Cove, is dog friendly all year. A good surfing/watersports beach. Lifeguards in the summer months. Church Cove was used as the location for the late night shipwrecking scene in Poldark.

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Closest town: Mullion

Beach Facilities:

Family beach, suitable for all ages
Dogs not allowed here
Public toilets nearby
Lifeguards on duty
Car parking close by
Good surfing here
Easy access, no climbing or narrow paths
Cafe available for snacks etc

Places to stay near Church Cove Beach:

Hingey Farmhouse (Holiday Park) Mullion (0.68 miles)
Halzephron Cottage (Cottage) Mullion (0.94 miles)
Mengarth (Bed and Breakfast) Mullion (0.99 miles)
Trewenna (Cottage) Mullion (1.11 miles)
Scrumpy (Cottage) Mullion (1.11 miles)
Scrumpy, Helston (Holiday Park) Mullion (1.11 miles)
Llawnroc (Holiday Park) Mullion (1.16 miles)
The Barn (Holiday Park) Mullion (1.19 miles)
Polurrian On The Lizard (Hotel) Mullion (1.22 miles)
Pol Glas Cabin (Holiday Park) Mullion (1.25 miles)
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Closest Attractions:

Bonython Estate Gardens (2.27 miles) 20 acres of beautiful gardens on The Lizard Peninsula. Tea Rooms available and Cottages to stay in should you need...
Flambards Theme Park (3.73 miles) Family attraction with masses of rides and activities for children, indoor and outdoor. Also houses atmospheric exhibitions and recreations of...
Halliggye Fogou (4.26 miles) Underground tunnels on the Trelowarren Estate forming a well preserved complex associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements. Open during daylight...
National Seal Sanctuary (4.76 miles) Rescuing seals for over 50 years. Gift shop & adoption scheme....
Poldark Mine (6.89 miles) Unique Tin Mine tour plus displays and exhibitions...

Other Beaches Nearby:

Dollar Cove (0.26 miles) Treasure anyone? Silver dollars have been found here, reoputedly from the wreck of a 17th century ship. Parking at nearby...
Poldhu Cove (0.41 miles) Another lovely sandy and sheltered family beach. Cafe and shop on the beach and parking nearby with good access to...
Gunwalloe Fishing Cove (1.05 miles) Sheltered sandy beach in a cove near Porthleven Sands. No facilities on this beach and swimming is not advised. However,...
Polurrian Cove (1.15 miles) Close to the village of Mullion this is a popular family beach with a summer dog ban. Access is fairly...
Mullion Cove (1.66 miles) Small harbour that dries to a sandy beach at low tide. Parking is close by and facilities and a cafe...