Vault Beach

BeachCornwall Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

A remote, undeveloped shingle-and-sand beach reached only on foot from Gorran Haven along the South West Coast Path - no facilities, no crowds.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Lifeguard: None - unpatrolled beach

Hazards: No lifeguard cover; Steep coast path access; Currents around the headlands

Amenities: No facilities - nearest toilets/cafe in Gorran Haven

Dogs

Not listed among Cornwall Council's seasonally-restricted beaches. Tourism sources describe it as dog-friendly year-round.

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

No facilities and a fairly long coastal walk to reach it makes this better suited to older children and adults than young families.

Fishing

No adequate exact source was found for species, tactics or safe fishing positions. Do not inherit Gorran Haven pier or Dodman Point rock-fishing claims.

Crabbing

unknown — No family crabbing zone was verified.

Access & parking

Coast path on foot only from Gorran Haven - no vehicle access to the beach Sat-nav: PL26 6NW. Get directions →

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

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

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

https://www.cornwall.co.uk/beach/vault-beach/

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.