Cawsand Bay is a serene beach situated in Cornwall, UK. The bay provides a sheltered environment with a sand and shingle beach, rock pools, and safe swimming opportunities. Visitors can rent boats and access the slipway for added convenience.
Cawsand and Kingsand, two 17th Century fishing villages, are recognized for their history of smuggling and charming narrow streets with pastel-colored houses. It is recommended to park cars at a designated car park in Cawsand. These villages are part of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, located in the Rame Peninsula, an area of exceptional natural beauty often referred to as the forgotten corner of Cornwall.
The Cawsand pay and display car park can accommodate up to 100 cars and is situated 100 yards away from the beach. During the summer, a passenger ferry service runs from Plymouth to Cawsand.
Best bars near Cawsand Bay include The Bay Bar & Restaurant, The Devonport Inn, The Rising Sun, Cawsand Beach and Olives.
Best restaurants near Cawsand Bay include The Bay Bar & Restaurant, Olives, The Cove, Cawsand., The Devonport Inn and The Old Bakery.
Visitor reviews highlight the beautiful and family-friendly nature of the beach, with rock pools, calm waters for swimming, disabled access, and amenities like an ice cream van and clean toilets. However, visitors warn that parking can be difficult in the summer and some may be disappointed by the lack of sand on the beach.
Consider staying in the charming villages of Cawsand and Kingsand, which offer convenient access to Cawsand Bay and its serene beach environment. These villages are part of the picturesque Rame Peninsula, providing a perfect blend of beach relaxation and exploration of historical sites.
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| Low / High | 16°C/20.8°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 19.4°C |
| Sea Temperature | 17.9 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.5 m |
| Rain Chance | 3% |
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| Rainfall | 0.2 mm |
| Rain Duration | 1 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:37/21:09 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 7.2 hrs |
| UV Index | 6.75 |
| Cloud Cover | 74% |
| Speed | 22.7 km/h |
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| Gusts | 38.2 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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