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Tregantle Long Sands is a lesser-known beach in Cornwall, offering a unique and unspoilt experience for those who venture to this rural stretch of coastline.
Tregantle Long Sands is situated between Sharrow Point and Tregonhawke, with Freathy joining at low tide. The beach can be accessed via a narrow cliff path, which may not be suitable for everyone.
The beach is a long stretch of sand with rocky outcrops, backed by Ministry of Defence property, including an army base. Tregantle Fort overlooks the beach, and access is occasionally prohibited when the firing range is in use, indicated by red flags.
The beach is mainly used by locals and is popular with families looking for an unspoilt rural beach. However, visitors are warned to beware of high tide, when this part of the coast splits into many smaller coves. Additionally, access may be restricted due to military activities.
Nearby, Finnygook, a small south-facing shingle beach in Portwrinkle, offers a different beach experience. At low tide, a sandy beach is exposed with rocky outcrops perfect for rockpooling. The beach also features an old WWII Pill Box and a beach café, the Jolly Roger.
The area has a rich history, with fishing once being the main industry in Portwrinkle. The beach and surrounding areas were also involved in smuggling, with local legend saying that the ghost of notorious smuggler Silas Finn still haunts the beaches of Portwrinkle.
Shingle Rock
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 4% |
| Min temp. | 12°C |
| (feels like | 13°C) |
| Wind 4mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 4% |
| Max temp. | 20°C |
| (feels like | 19°C) |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Tregantle Long Sands is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:14 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:27 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
17.1°C
There is a car park above the beach, just west of Freathy.
Daily - 9th July - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
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Adventure Bay Surf School (1.6 miles)
Antony House (3 miles)
Rame Head Heritage Coast (3.4 miles)
Torpoint Ferry (3.8 miles)
Adventure Segway (4.2 miles)
Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park (4.2 miles)
Select South West Tours (4.5 miles)
The Soapbox Children's Theatre (4.7 miles)
Le Vignoble Plymouth (4.8 miles)
Cremyll Ferry (4.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
Location: Lower Tregantle
Location type: Village
Nearest village: Freathy
OS Grid: SX384527
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Antony
Nearest postcode: PL11 3AZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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