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.

Everything you need to know about the spectacular circular walk between Bossiney and Benoath Cove, including the required tide, difficulty and trail conditions.

Everything you need to know about Cornwall’s Polly Joke poppies, including where the closest car park is, the best viewpoints and a couple of wonderful wild swimming spots just a few minutes walk away.

How to find the extraordinary Holywell Cave as well as another incredible secret cave nearby. We’re sharing directions, the tide required for a safe visit and what it’s like climbing up into the cave.

Why you really should visit the stunning Polstreath Beach with its clear turquoise water and dramatic headlands. We’re sharing how to get there, the best tide to visit on and what it’s like for swimming.

Pedn Vounder is England’s most beautiful beach and we’re sharing everything you need to know to plan your visit, from the quickest walk vs the more scenic option, what the rock scramble is like and what to expect from swimming between Pedn Vounder and Porthcurno Beach.

How to find the incredible Blue Pool at Kenidjack Valley, including detailed directions and what to expect from the scramble, as well as the required tide and swell you need to access the pool.

This gorgeous easy circular walk takes you to a hidden woodland chapel through beautiful countryside and along the famous Frenchman’s Creek. We’re sharing difficulty, track conditions and directions for the walk.

How to find the beautiful Chapel Pool in Polperro, including which tide and swell is required to visit, as well as where to park and what it’s like to swim there.

How to find Lankidden Cove one of Cornwall’s best hidden gems. We’re sharing the route, difficulty level and what the final scramble is like.

A deep blue pool sits on the rockshelf with stunning views out to the iconic Godrevy Lighthouse. We’re sharing how to find it as well as other nearby swimming spots.