Gorran Haven - Vault Beach Beach
St Austell, Cornwall
Sheltered on the eastern side of Dodman Point. Vault Beach is a sweep of sand and shingle below steep bracken and heather covered cliffs. It is a good safe beach for children with gently shelving sand. The nearby cliffs rise to an impressive 110 metres.
Beach Type
sand & shingleFacilities
There are no beach facilitiesActivities
The beach is used for swimming and surfing (more experienced surfers only)There is no zoning for water sports activities
There is occasional gig racing and a Harbour Day / Carnival in June each year in the village
Nature and Wildlife
The Cornish Coast Path crosses the beach. There are some good rock pools on the beach.Parking
The National Trust car park is signed on entry to the village and there are around 50 spaces. although there are no disabled spaces.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
There is no beach cleaning at the beach and no litter bins.Dogs
Dogs are allowed. but there are no dog bins.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: St AustellCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.2343, -4.78658
Postcode: PL26 6JS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Take the B3273 to Mevagissey and then follow signs for Gorran Haven. The beach is best approached from the village. as the road from the other direction is extremely narrow. To get to the beach. there is access via the coastal path from Gorran Haven.Public Transport
Bus route 526Nearest Railway Stations
St Austell (Approx. 7 miles away)Par (Approx. 9 miles away)