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Porthzennor Cove

Cornwall, England


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Porthzennor Cove is a scenic coastal location situated on the South West Coast Path between St Just and St Ives in Cornwall. .

Porthzennor Cove is located on the South West Coast Path, between St Just and St Ives, and to the east of Zennor Head. The cove boasts a rugged, rocky coastline with panoramic seascape views, making it an ideal destination for coastal walkers to explore. It is also a short distance from the village of Zennor.

While Porthzennor Cove itself is a lesser-known location, the nearby town of St Ives offers a range of attractions and activities. One of the four main beaches in St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, is a popular holiday destination for families during the summer. The beach features golden expanses of sand, excellent water quality, and a full lifeguard service during the summer months. The beach is also popular with surfers, particularly during the winter months when the waves are larger.

The Porthmeor Beach Café, located on the beach front, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with snacks and drinks available to take away. The nearby Tate St Ives gallery, which opened in 1993, features modern and contemporary art exhibitions. The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is also nearby, and there are plenty of shops, pubs, and trendy cafes within walking distance of the beach.

It is worth noting that Porthmeor Beach has restricted access for dogs during the summer months, but they are allowed between October and April.

Porthzennor Cove is on the Penwith Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 98%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 27mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 47%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 27mph

The tide at Porthzennor Cove is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:07 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:28 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Porthzennor Cove

Things to do and see in the area

Western Discoveries Day Tours (3.2 miles)
Escape Time - St Ives (3.9 miles)
Kidz R Us (4 miles)
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (4.1 miles)
Cornwall Coast Path (4.4 miles)
Geevor Tin Mine (5.6 miles)
Lands End Cycle Hire (5.9 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Zennor

Location type: Rural

Nearest village: Nancledra

OS Grid: SW451392

Coordinates: 50°11'54"N 5°34'18"W

Mapcode: GBR DXM5.2KM

What 3 Words: crabmeat.yard.episodes

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: Zennor

Nearest postcode: TR26 3BZ

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