Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets available
With disabled facilities at Penzance (Longrock) and there are nearby cafes and restaurants

Activities

Swimming
Windsurfing
Sailing
Sea canoeing
Water skiing
Jet skiing
Power boating and fishing
There is zoning for water sports activities

Nature and Wildlife

Mounts Bay as the name suggests is overlooked by St Michael's Mount which. along with the beach. is owned by the National Trust. Regular sailing and windsurfing events are held on the beach. sometimes national and international.

Parking

There are three large car parks nearby for 600 cars. with spaces for disabled people.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned throughout the summer but no litter bins are provided. The beach may suffer pollution from litter and fishing debris.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but no dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Penzance
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.126, -5.51922
Postcode: TR18 3DP
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

From the A30 follow signs for Longrock beach in Penzance. or from A30 turn right to St Michael's Mount and follow signs for Hogus beach.

Public Transport

There are train and National Bus services to Penzance. Both stations are at the start of the coastal footpath/cycle track which leads to the beach. Bus route 513 515

Nearest Railway Stations

Penzance (Less than a mile away)
St Erth (Approx. 5 miles away)
Lelant Saltings (Approx. 5 miles away)
Lelant (Approx. 5 miles away)
Carbis Bay (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Centre. Station Rd Penzance Cornwall TR18 2NF Tel: 01736 362207 E-mail: pztic@penwith.gov.uk Web: www.penwith.gov.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Penzance