Arthur's Beach (aka Sunny Cove)

Direction: Off the SW Coastal Path, midway between Swanpool and Maenporth. From Swanpool Beach car park, turn right, cross the road and take the SWCP on the left. Follow path up slope for a few hundred metres, the is a Home Guard war memorial on the right and the track to the beach is 50 paces beyond that on the left. It's not much of a path and not marked,  gravel for the first bit but soon becomes mud. This winds down through vegetation for some way, just keep going till eventually get to beach entrance. There's a small "Clothes Optional" sign on a tree and some ropes to help the climb down which is quite steep.

 The Beach: Three pretty little coves, separated by rock ledges backed by cliffs. Far side probably affected by tides. Course sand and pebbles and lots of rocky outcrops. Quite a lot of seaweed (July 2024- told this was unusual). Access to sea a bit tricky due to stones and rocks but can be done. No facilities, no lifeguard and limited phone signal.

 Naturism: Known locally as Clothes Optional and internet searches suggest used for many years. Not likely to be busy due to location and accessibility. About a dozen folk on a midweek early July day.