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Readymoney Cove

BeachCornwall Council🐾 Seasonal daytime dog ban

A designated South West bathing cove or bay near Fowey, assessed here for dog access, family suitability, water quality and ShoreMarks compatibility.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Hazards: normal cold-water, tide and changing-weather risks.

Amenities: public access · nearby food or town services · parking nearby

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited 1 July to 31 August, 10am-6pm.

Official source: View the rule at source →

Family

Town-side access and nearby services make this comparatively straightforward, subject to tide and water-quality advice.

Fishing

Current exact research identifies the rocky margins, particularly toward St Catherine's side, as the useful zones rather than the central family sand. Wrasse, pollack and mullet are the main light-tackle prospects, with garfish, mackerel and scad in summer and bass possible when colour or swell reaches the cove.

Species reported: Wrasse and pollack, Mullet, Garfish, mackerel and scad, Bass

Crabbing

rock pooling only — Readymoney has tidal rock pools. Fowey's verified crabbing spots are Albert Quay Steps pontoon, Passage Street slipway, Caffa Mill and Polruan Quay; these are separate zones with boat and drop risks.

Access & parking

Access is from the seafront, harbour or town-side approach serving Readymoney Cove. Confirm current parking controls and any works or event closures.

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bathing-waters-in-england-compliance-reports/bathing-water-classifications-2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bathing-waters-list-of-designated-waters-in-england/list-of-current-bathing-waters

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/animal-welfare-and-enforcement/dogs-on-beaches/

https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/environment/rivers-and-bathing-waters/waterfitlive/bathing-water-quality-map/readymoney-cove

https://readymoneybeachshop.com/pages/location-parking

https://www.fowey.co.uk/child-friendly-fowey

https://www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do/beaches/readymoney-cove-beach

https://wheresthefish.uk/south-west/cornwall/readymoney-cove

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.