Pendower Beach

Pendower Beach forms the northern part of a long double bay with Carne Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, with the two beaches merging into one continuous expanse of sand at low tide. Pendower itself faces roughly south-west and benefits from the sheltered character of Gerrans Bay, giving reliably calm conditions by Cornish standards. The beach is backed by low dunes and grassland, and the Pendower Beach House Hotel sits adjacent to the car park. The whole stretch has a quiet, slightly old-fashioned quality that contrasts pleasantly with more commercialised Cornish beaches.

Pendower is an outstanding dog friendly beach for its year-round access with no PSPO restrictions and the sheer quality of the sand and swimming conditions on offer. The gently shelving beach is ideal for dogs of all swimming abilities, and the flat low-tide sand gives plenty of room to run. At low tide, dogs can continue along the connected Carne Beach for a much longer expanse. The dune margins provide some natural shelter and rabbit scent interest. The hotel bar and terrace is dog friendly, offering a convenient stop after beach time. The beach is popular in summer but rarely feels overcrowded given its length.