Places to visit
Restormel Castle: getting there and nearby beaches
Photograph to come Restormel Castle.
Restormel Castle is a ruined castle north of Lostwithiel, cared for by English Heritage (description based on Wikidata). This page covers how to get there, the nearest beaches with their dog rules and water quality, and council parking nearby.
- Cared for by
- English Heritage
- Cornish name
- Kastel Rostorrmel
- Official information
- English Heritage page
- Nearest railway station
- Lostwithiel station (1.6 km (1.0 miles))
- Nearest beach in our guide
- Par Sands (8.5 km (5.3 miles))
- Nearest town guide
- Fowey (10.1 km (6.3 miles))
- Heritage listing
- National Heritage List entry 1017574
Before you go
Opening days, times, prices and on-site parking change through the year, and some places close in winter or for repairs. We do not copy them here: check the official English Heritage page on the day you plan to visit.
Beaches near Restormel Castle
Beaches in our guide within 10 km, nearest first.
| Beach | Distance (straight line) | Council dog rule | Water quality 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Par Sands | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | Not on the council restriction list | Good |
| Polkerris | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | Not on the council restriction list | Excellent |
Council car parks nearby
There are no Cornwall Council car parks within 2 km (straight line) of Restormel Castle. Check the official English Heritage page for parking.
Getting there by train
The nearest National Rail stations to Restormel Castle:
- Lostwithiel station: 1.6 km (1.0 miles)
- Bodmin Parkway station: 2.8 km (1.7 miles)
- Luxulyan station: 6.5 km (4.1 miles)
Straight-line distance, our own calculation from OpenStreetMap station locations (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). It is not a walking or road route.
Other historic places and gardens nearby
National Trust and English Heritage places in our guide, by straight-line distance.
- Lanhydrock (National Trust): 2.9 km (1.8 miles)
- St Catherine’s Castle (English Heritage): 10.6 km (6.6 miles)
For beaches, parking and events around Fowey, see our town guide.
Map
Photos
Planning when to go? Cornwall month by month covers daylight, average weather and school holidays.
Sources and checks
- Wikidata: Restormel Castle – CC0; description, operator, coordinates, Cornish name, heritage list numbers
- English Heritage: Restormel Castle – official page, checked 1 November 2026
- Cornwall Council: dogs on beaches – last updated 23 October 2026
- Cornwall Council car parks – pages checked 1 November 2026
- Environment Agency bathing water data – Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap: railway stations – ODbL; distances are our own calculation
- National Rail: station information – linked for times and facilities
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