Cornwall Beach Guide

Coverack Beach

Location:
Lizard
Description:
Coverack is an attractive fishing village with a harbour and a pebble and sandy beach with some rock pools.
Safety:
Signs at Coverack warn not to bathe in rough seas and not to jump from rocks. See Beach Safety Guide.
Access:
There are steep steps down to Coverack Beach.
Dogs:
Dogs allowed all year on Coverack Beach.
Directions:
Coverack is approximately 12 miles from Helston. Approach Helston on the A394 from the east or west. Alternatively drive to Redruth on the A30 and at Redruth take the B3297 to Helston. At Helston follow the A3083 to Lizard. About 2 miles after Helston, just after Culdrose Airfield, turn left onto the B3293 (signposted to Coverack). Continue on the B3293 and after about 8 miles turn right onto the B3294 (again signposted to Coverack) and stay on this road until Coverack.
Post Code:
TR12 6TF.
Parking:
2 car parks on the approach to Coverack village and 1 small car park by Coverack harbour. Also limited road parking.
Toilets:
2 toilets, by the first car park and close to Coverack harbour.
Facilities:
Restaurants, cafés, beach shop, Post Office in Coverack.
Activities:
None.
Nearby Alternative Beaches:
Porthoustock (3 miles, sand and pebble beach, dog friendly, disabled access)
Kennack Sands (7 miles, sandy beach, part dog friendly, disabled access)
Kynance Cove (10 miles, beautiful sandy cove)
Poldhu Cove (10 miles, sandy cove, surfing, disabled access)
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