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Poldhu Cove is situated on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall. The cove is approximately 250 metres wide and is backed by sand dunes. Cliffs stand on either side of the cove, and a stream flows across the beach to the sea.
The beach, also known as Black Pool Cove, is a popular destination for bathers and surfers. A monument to inventor and physicist Guglielmo Marconi can be found atop Angrouse Cliff, commemorating the site where the first trans-Atlantic radio signal was sent. The cove is now in the care of the National Trust and is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Poldhu Cove is easily accessible via the South West Coast Path, which offers a scenic walk to neighbouring Gunwalloe Church Cove. The cove is surrounded by cliffs and sand dunes, and a stream runs across the beach.
Poldhu Cove is on The Lizard Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Cove Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 15% |
| Min temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 16mph | |
The tide at Poldhu Cove is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:00 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:50 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Both beaches have pay and display parking for around 200 cars including disabled spaces.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach between Easter Sunday and 30 September.
Beach cleaned regularly by volunteers.
Daily - 21st May - 25th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 7 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
Location: Mullion
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SW664198
Coordinates: 50°1'59"N 5°15'45"W
Mapcode: GBR Z2.H0MZ
What 3 Words: tidy.wobbles.marine
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Mullion
Nearest postcode: TR12 7JB
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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