Gyllyngvase Beach

Session dates and times

• Introductory Session: The intro session will be held on Zoom on the 14th of May, 5-5:45pm
• Swim Sessions: Sessions will start on the 21st of May 2025
• Wednesdays at 5pm
• There will be no session on the 28th of May (half term)

Location (including where to meet)

• Gyllyngvase Beach, Cliff Rd, Falmouth TR11 4PA
• Meet location: Meet outside the Surf Lifesaving Hut , Queen Mary Road
• What 3 Words: dock.risks.frogs

Transport links

• Bus route 67 or train
• Falmouth Town Train Station is the closest: 20 minute walk.

Parking information

• On street parking available
• Or Gyllyngvase :Long Stay Carpark ///humans.asserts.hers

Swimming experience needed

• None needed.  Participants can stay within their depth at all times if preferred.

Accessibility of venue

Sandy beach leading to the water, sometimes small stones are present.

Facilities (including where you can get changed)

• Public toilets are available at the back of the beach, open until 18:00.
• These include at least one accessible toilet.
• Changing in open air on the beach.
• There are cold water beach showers.

What to bring with you

• Bring swim wear you are comfortable in.
• Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers welcome.
• Optional swim hat and googles or bobble hat to swim in
• Towel or changing robe
• Water shoes/wetsuit boots (recommended due to risks of Weaver Fish sting)
• Wetsuit gloves, optional
• Spare towel or something to stand on while changing if preferred
• Warm clothes and shoes for changing in to afterwards
• Water bottle
• Cup for hot drink afterwards
• A folding chair, optional
• A waterproof bin bag or dry bag to put clothes in if it is raining (there is no undercover area)
• We will provide Tow floats and hot drinks and snacks for after swimming
• We have a few dry robes to lend if needed

Gyllyngvase is a sandy beach with a gentle slope down to the water.  Sometimes it can be a bit stoney depending on the sea conditions in the previous weeks.  There is grass at the back of the beach which you may wish to change on.

The sea is usually (but not always) calm- this depends on wind and swell direction and each week we will assess the conditions and decide what feels safe in terms of our water entry.

We will also be able to take direction from the Lifeguards as they will be on patrol from May 17th.

Please note that it is a public beach and we will be leaving our bags on the beach.  Please consider leaving valuables in the car or at home if you prefer.