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Portscatho Beach is characterised by pebbles and rocks, with a small patch of sand. The beach is situated in a small, east-facing cove in the south-west corner of Gerrans Bay. At low tide, some sand is exposed, but the beach is predominantly rocky.
The village of Portscatho offers a range of amenities, including a car park, cafes, pubs, and shops. Visitors can wander through the charming narrow lanes, lined with whitewashed houses, and browse the local shops. The village is also home to a number of restaurants and cafes, where visitors can enjoy a meal or snack.
Portscatho was once famous for its pilchard fishing industry. Today, the village is a popular base for exploring the surrounding area, with good transport links via the St Mawes – Portloe – Truro bus route. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including walking, browsing local shops, and taking in the views over Gerrans Bay.
Portscatho Beach is on The Roseland Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Pebbles Rock
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 98% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 20% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph | |
The tide at Portscatho 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
Shops
Pay parking is available near the beach.
Dogs are not allowed between Easter Day and 30th September.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north-northeast 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, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east-northeast 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.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: Gerrans
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SW877353
Coordinates: 50°10'48"N 4°58'26"W
Mapcode: GBR ZL.1QNT
What 3 Words: guru.outbid.tilts
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 5UR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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