Following up on February Half Term which saw us host our first monthly event at Castle Beach for the year, we are now going to be advertising some information about hotels from some of our favourite rock pooling locations in Cornwall, along with information about the hotels!
Located on the shores of the UK’s first National Marine Park, Mount Batten Bay is a small sand and shingle beach with stunning views of Plymouth Sound and Drake’s island. Sheltered behind the break water, the beach offers a wonderful habitat for many marine species, such as Snakelock’s Anemones and the temperamental Velvet Swimming Crabs, allowing for some outstanding rock pooling.
Firestone bay is a small pebble beach to the West of Plymouth Sound located next to Devil’s Point. It provides great views of Mount Edgcumbe, Stonehouse peninsula and Drake’s Island. Connected to the popular Royal William Yard via an historic archway through the sea wall is a popular spot for swimmers, snorkelers and paddleboarders, with areas marked with yellow buoys while the nearby tidal pool offers an area for people wanting to just dip their toes in.
Gyllyngvase beach, commonly known as Gylly beach is one of the most popular and largest beaches in Falmouth, and is a perfect spot for families. It is a 10/15 minute walk from Falmouth Town Centre and is one of the seven beaches in Cornwall that has received a Blue Flag Award in 2019, recognising its clean, well-managed beaches and high water quality.
Situated in the heart of Falmouth, Castle Beach is one of our most popular survey sites. At low tide, the shingle beach gives way to a wide expanse of rock pools, home to a huge range of biodiversity. The marine life is so good here that at high tide, castle beach provides an excellent snorkelling location and the wreck offshore is a well-known dive site.
Cornwall’s coast has beaches, cliffs, coves, and rocky shores. Beneath the waves lie cliffs, chasms, and dunes. At low tide, rock pools reveal hidden worlds and fascinating creatures!
