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Gyllyngvase Beach

Falmouth, Cornwall · TR11 4PA

Falmouth's main Blue Flag beach, where the rocky ends of the bay give up small pieces of sea glass after rough seas.

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Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, a sandy cove edged by dark rocks and green headland
Photo: “Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall” by Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0

About Gyllyngvase Beach

Gylly is Falmouth's most popular town beach, with soft sand, pebbles and shells and a café behind it. Falmouth's long history as a port means older glass can turn up. Three separate Cornish guides recommend it.

Sea glass at Gyllyngvase Beach

Mostly smaller pieces; search the rocky areas at either end of the bay, at low tide and after rough seas.

Visiting Gyllyngvase Beach

Safety
Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.
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      Last updated 23 October 2026

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