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Porthcurnick Beach is situated on the Roseland peninsula, approximately north of Portscatho. The beach is accessed via a footpath through fields, followed by steep, zigzagged steps. It is also a short walk from the main car park in Portscatho.
The beach is a south-east facing sandy cove, approximately 210 metres wide, owned by the National Trust. It is backed by high cliffs and features a stream that flows across the beach to the sea. The beach is gently curving and offers golden sands, providing ample space for sunbathing, picnicking, and building sandcastles when the tide is out.
The beach offers a range of activities, including safe paddling and bathing due to its gently sloping shore and relatively shallow waters, making it an ideal spot for families. The award-winning Hidden Hut Café is located on the beachfront, offering delicious refreshments and meals during the summer months. The beach is also dog-friendly, with dogs allowed off-leash outside of peak season and during certain hours.
Porthcurnick Beach is on The Roseland Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 98% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 20% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph | |
The tide at Porthcurnick Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:55 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:42 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
Council car park above. Walk down through the fields to the beach.
Dogs are allowed all year.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: Gerrans
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SW879359
Coordinates: 50°11'9"N 4°58'18"W
Mapcode: GBR ZL.1K6N
What 3 Words: octagonal.buildings.builders
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: Gerrans
Nearest postcode: TR2 5EW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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