Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Disabled access
Toilets
Local shops
Pubs and restaurants
A campsite
Beach huts and a slipway

Activities

Boat trips
There is a bowling green
Horse-riding

Nature and Wildlife

explore the intriguing harbour and surrounds. Par is on the south west coast path.

Parking

Ample parking

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

There is a dog exercise area.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: St Austell
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.3464, -4.69177
Postcode: PL24 2AS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Par is about 5 miles east of St Austell.

Public Transport

Bus service to the beach and there is a mainline railway station at Par.

Nearest Railway Stations

Par (Less than half a mile away)
Luxulyan (Approx. 4 miles away)
St Austell (Approx. 4 miles away)
Lostwithiel (Approx. 5 miles away)
Bugle (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

ST. AUSTELL TIC Southbourne Road St Austell. Cornwal. PL25 4RS Tel: 01726 879500

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in St Austell