Sunny Cove also known as Arthur's Beach is a small sheltered sandy cove situated below the coast path between Swanpool beach in Falmouth and Maenporth Beach.
There is some excellent snorkeling, not just in the Cove but all the way from Pennance Point to Maenporth Beach. Thereare many rock pools at low water.
Naturists certainly seem to subscribe to this idea with Sunny Cove being recognised as an unofficial nudist beach. At one point there was a sign reading "Costumes optional" to prevent surprises. It is said to have more naturist users than some other, better-known, naturist beaches in the area. Swimming is quite safe and is best carried out at the far western edge.
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Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities No lifeguard.The nearest toilets, cafe, restaurant and beach shop are located at Swanpool and Maenporth.
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access The Coast Path is a short walk upthe road (on the southern side); continue past Pennance Point where there is a Memorial stone the path on the left down to the beach; the path at the point is an angler’s path and it is the next paththat is required.
Getting There
- Town / County / State Falmouth, Cornwall
- Zip / Postal Code TR11 5BG
- Directions OS grid ref.SW 8001 3038TR115BG - Swanpool, or TR115HN -Maenporth. Swanpool is signposted from the A39 inFalmouth; You can approach Sunny Cove on the coast path from either direction being roughly the same distance from Maenporth and Swanpool beaches (approx half a mile). The path leading down to the beach is located towards the Maenporth side of the war memorial by the path at Pennance Point.Parking - There are large car parks at Maenporth and Swanpool of which Sunny Cove lies between. The large car parks have capacity 250 cars.
Coordinates
- Latitude 50.136517
- Longitude -5.087398
- Sea Level (In Meters) 27