All the best wild swimming spots in Cornwall, from shimmering turquoise rockpools to emerald lagoons, quarry pools and stunning waterfalls. If you love longer swims there are many calm stretches of water where you can swim from bay to bay stopping at all the little gorgeous coves along the way.

If you’re looking to switch it up and bit and try one of Cornwall’s inland walks, this circular route on Bodmin Moor is a great choice. On one short, relatively easy walk you’ll visit two quarries, one of which is a fantastic wild swimming spot, see an impressive stone circle and climb a tor. We’re sharing directions, difficulty level and trail conditions.

This fabulous circular walk offers some of the best coastal views in Cornwall as well as the chance to visit an incredible sea cave with its swimmable tidal pool and of course the wild popular Lands End - without paying the hefty parking fee! We’re sharing directions, difficulty and the required tide to swim at the tidal pool.

The Fowey to Polruan Circular Walk is one of the best in Cornwall, with stunning harbour and river views, pretty woodland and the chance to visit a jaw-dropping beach. We’re sharing detailed directions as well as what to expect from the trail and where to park.

Everything you need to know about visiting Kynance Cove, including details on how the tide effects the beach and what the low tide and high tide walking tracks are like. We’re also sharing how to find the hidden Mermaid Pool and what it’s like to swim there.

With breathtaking beaches, dramatic headlands, sheltered swimming opportunities and one of the most stunning sea caves in the country, the Porthcurno to Nanjizal circular walk really does have it all. We’re sharing directions, trail conditions and the required tide to visit on if you want to swim at the tidal pool.

This isn’t your average run of the mill guide to the best beaches in Cornwall; we’re not simply going to list out every beach we’ve ever been to. We’re including the ones we believe are truly unmissable, whether that’s because they have the most exquisite water colour, picturesque setting, or amazing sea caves and rockpools.

The quickest route to Bessys Cove, including details on where to park, what the walking track is like and the best tides for swimming vs sunbathing.

The quickest route to one of Cornwall’s best beaches, Lantic Bay. We’re sharing directions, trail conditions and how to visit the other smaller coves surrounding Lantic Bay on any tide.

Everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Chapel Porth Beach, including how it is affected by the tides and where to find the amazing sea caves and rockpool.