South coast beach
Readymoney Cove: dogs, parking and water quality
Photograph to come Readymoney Cove, Cornwall.50.330° N, 4.645° W
The essentials for Readymoney Cove on Cornwall’s south coast: the council’s dog rules, the nearest council car parks and the Environment Agency’s water quality ratings, each linked to its source.
- Dogs
- No dogs 10am–6pm, 1 July – 31 AugustThe council’s rules in full
- Water quality 2025
- GoodEnvironment Agency rating
- Council parking
- Readymoney, FoweyPL23 1JD · 360 m (0.2 miles) away · all nearby
- Lifeguards
- Check the RNLI finderSeason mainly May to September, varies by beach (Cornwall Council)
- Nearest station
- Par station5.1 km (3.2 miles) in a straight line · by train
- Nearest town
- Fowey1.0 km (0.6 miles) away
Dogs on Readymoney Cove
Dogs are not allowed on Readymoney Cove 10am–6pm, 1 July – 31 August. Cornwall Council lists it as “Readymoney Cove, Fowey”. The council publishes a map of the restricted area (PDF).
Outside those dates and times the council restriction does not apply, but signs on the beach and Cornwall’s other dog orders (such as picking up after your dog) still do. The council says breaking a dog order can lead to a £100 fixed penalty notice (council penalties page).
Parking near Readymoney Cove
Cornwall Council car parks within about 1.5 km of the Environment Agency’s sampling point for Readymoney Cove, nearest first. Distances are straight-line estimates from our own calculation, not walking routes.
| Council car park | Postcode | Distance (straight line) | Spaces | Open | Council page updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readymoney, Fowey | PL23 1JD | 360 m (0.2 miles) | 60 | 24 hours | 4 August 2026 |
| Main, Fowey | PL23 1ET | 730 m (0.5 miles) | 269 | 24 hours | 27 May 2026 |
| Caffa Mill, Fowey | PL23 1DF | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 75 | 24 hours | 4 August 2026 |
Parking near many Cornish beaches is run by the National Trust, parish councils or private owners. We have not checked those yet, so they are not listed. Charges change, so we do not quote prices: each council page has current tariffs. All Cornwall Council car parks.
Water quality at Readymoney Cove
The Environment Agency rated Readymoney Cove Good in its 2025 classification. Ratings for the last four years:
| Bathing water | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readymoney Cove | Good | Good | Good | Good |
The 2026 bathing season ran from 15 May 2026 to 30 September 2026, with 20 samples planned at Readymoney Cove.
- Readymoney Cove: the Environment Agency makes a daily pollution risk forecast here during the bathing season and can issue a warning advising against bathing. The EA profile says: “In 2025 9 pollution risk warnings were issued for this bathing water.”
- The Environment Agency flags Readymoney Cove as a bathing water where heavy rain can affect water quality.
Streams and run-off at Readymoney Cove (EA profile)
Streams and rivers are typically affected by human sewage, animal slurry and runoff from roads. Readymoney Cove is next to the River Fowey Estuary where water quality is temporarily worse during and after heavy rainfall, particularly at low tide. The Readymoney Stream flows onto this beach, and can also affect water quality after heavy rainfall.
Seaweed at Readymoney Cove (EA profile)
For the four year (2022-2025) assessment period where data is available, seaweed (macroalgae) was assessed as being sufficient to be objectionable for 18% of visits, with 79% of visits noting the presence of seaweed (macroalgae). This bathing water does not have a history of large amounts of seaweed (macro algae).
Source: Environment Agency bathing water profile, Open Government Licence v3.0. See every Cornish bathing water rating.
About Readymoney Cove
The Environment Agency describes the bathing water like this:
Readymoney Cove is at the mouth of the Fowey Estuary on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy cove, approximately 70 metres wide, sheltered by tall cliffs.
Quoted from the Environment Agency bathing water profile, Open Government Licence v3.0. Beach material recorded by the EA: sand. Designated as a bathing water in 1988.
Safety and tides
Whether a lifeguard is on duty depends on the beach and the date. Cornwall Council says the RNLI’s main lifeguard season runs from May to September and varies from beach to beach, so check the RNLI’s lifeguarded beach finder before you go. We do not list lifeguard dates until we can check them.
The council points visitors to BBC tide tables for tide times. In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard (HM Coastguard). More in our beach safety guide.
Getting to Readymoney Cove by train
The nearest National Rail station to the Environment Agency’s sampling point for Readymoney Cove is Par, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line. You would need a bus, taxi, bike or a long walk from there. The three nearest stations:
| Station | Distance (straight line) |
|---|---|
| Par station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Lostwithiel station | 8.8 km (5.4 miles) |
| Luxulyan station | 10.0 km (6.2 miles) |
Straight-line distance, our own calculation from OpenStreetMap station locations (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). It is not a walking or road route. Station links go to National Rail for times and facilities. See beaches near a railway station.
Where is Readymoney Cove?
Nearby beaches
- Polkerris2.7 km (1.7 miles) away · Not on the council restriction list · water Excellent
- Par Sands3.9 km (2.4 miles) away · Not on the council restriction list · water Good
- Shorthorn Beach5.6 km (3.5 miles) away · Not on the council restriction list · water Excellent
- Crinnis Beach6.3 km (3.9 miles) away · Not on the council restriction list · water Excellent
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Quick answers
Are dogs allowed on Readymoney Cove?
No dogs 10am–6pm, 1 July – 31 August, under Cornwall Council’s dog orders. Outside those times the council restriction does not apply, but check signs on the beach.
Is the water clean at Readymoney Cove?
The Environment Agency rated Readymoney Cove Good in 2025. During the bathing season (15 May 2026 to 30 September 2026 in 2026) it publishes daily pollution risk forecasts here.
Where can I park for Readymoney Cove?
The nearest Cornwall Council car park we found is Readymoney, Fowey (PL23 1JD), about 360 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line. Check the council page for charges.
What is the nearest railway station to Readymoney Cove?
The nearest National Rail station is Par, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line (our calculation from OpenStreetMap data).
Sources and checks
- Cornwall Council: dogs on beaches – page last updated 23 October 2026, checked 1 November 2026
- Environment Agency: Readymoney Cove bathing water profile – checked 1 November 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0
- Cornwall Council car park: Readymoney, Fowey – page last updated 4 August 2026
- Cornwall Council car park: Main, Fowey – page last updated 27 May 2026
- Cornwall Council car park: Caffa Mill, Fowey – page last updated 4 August 2026
- Cornwall Council: beach safety – page last updated 1 April 2026
- OpenStreetMap: railway station locations – ODbL; distances are our own calculation
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