Mousehole Beach

West Cornwall.

Mousehole is an appealing and photogenic fishing village with rocky beaches either side of the harbour and also plenty of sand in the harbour at low tide.

No details available. See Beach Safety Guide.

There is level access to the beach by the south part of the harbour via the harbour car park (South Quay). There are steps to the beach at the north of the harbour.

Dogs banned in Mousehole harbour all year, dogs banned on the beach north of Mousehole harbour from 1st July to 31st August (10am to 6pm).

Mousehole is 4 miles from Penzance which is 27 miles from Truro and 14 miles from Helston. Take the A30 to Penzance and follow the A30 around the outskirts of Penzance. Shortly after Penzance turn left onto the B3315. At Newlyn instead of turning right to continue on the B3315, go straight ahead and follow the road beside Newlyn harbour. This road then follows the coastline to Mousehole. Alternatively at Newlyn, turn right to continue on the B3315. After about a mile turn left, signposted to Paul and Mousehole. Drive through Paul village and continue on this road down to Mousehole.

TR19 6PS (Parade Car Park).

3 car parks in Mousehole, including one right by the harbour (South Quay) and also one by the north part of the harbour (North Quay). Also a large car park on the road down to Mousehole (Parade Car Park).

Yes, 2 toilets in Mousehole.

Shops, cafés in Mousehole.

None.