Escape from the crowds on the North Coast and enjoy seclusion and serenity. Peaceful and family friendly, Roseland beaches are without many of the social amenities that are seen at the larger resorts. This only adds to the charm and uniqueness. Many of the beaches are dog friendly all year round, but some will place restrictions during the summer season. We do advise that you check before travelling; cornwall.gov.uk/environment/animal-welfare-and-enforcement/dogs-on-beaches/
Pendower Beach – Between Portscatho & Veryan: Located along the same stretch as Carne Beach, and also operated by the National Trust.
Toilets – Car Parking – Dogs are allowed all year round
Porthcurnick Beach – Rosevine/Portscatho: This beach is owned and operated by the National Trust. The beach is wide and sandy with a number of rock pools. It’s here you will find the popular ‘Hidden Hut’ café. Access to the beach is across the cliff and down some steps. Disabled access via Rosevine where there is a slipway.
Toilets – Pay & Display Car Park – Dogs are allowed all year round
Summers & Tavern Beach – St Mawes: These beaches are fairly small but still good for swimming and sunbathing. Beaches are in the heart of St Mawes so all the pubs, cafes and restaurants are close by.
Toilets – Pay & Display Car Park – Seasonal Ban – no dogs from 1st July – 31st August between 10am-6pm
Tatams & Porth Beach – Portscatho: Made up of both rocks and sand. At high tide you cannot access this beach. Walk along to Porthcurnick over the rocks at low tide. Tatams cafe situated at the slipway.
Toilets – Pay & Display Car Park – Seasonal Ban – no dogs from 1st July – 31st August between 10am-6pm
Towan Beach – Between Portscatho & St Anthony: This beach is owned and operated by the National Trust. A long and spacious sandy beach with a number of rock pools.
Toilets – Pay & Display Car Park – Dogs are allowed all year round
There are no lifeguards on any of the Roseland beaches. Exercise some degree of caution when swimming as the sea in Cornwall can be very unpredictable.
Cliff Dangers
Popular coastal paths and headland walks present great opportunities for walking and enjoying the scenery. There is always danger from coastal erosion, falling rocks and from the risks of falling over the cliff edges (advise to keep dogs on a lead).
The South West Coast Path is maintained to reduce these risks. Care should still be taken, especially in poor visibility. Alert the Coastguard Service in the event of danger to life – call 999 and ask for Coastguard or Ambulance as required.