Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets are available near the beach
And a lost child centre and first aid post under the supervision of the lifeguards when on duty

Activities

Swimming
Surfing
Snorkelling
Fishing and sea canoeing
Zoning is in place for water sports

Nature and Wildlife

A pleasant walk can be taken through the dune system above the beach to St. Piran's Cross and ruins of St. Piran's Oratory. The beach is located on the Southwest Coastal path.

Parking

Pay parking available.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned manually on a daily basis during the summer. Beach litter and dog waste bins are provided and dogs are allowed onto the beach under control; please use a pooper scooper.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Perranporth
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.3497, -5.15327
Postcode: TR6 0ND
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Take the B3285 off the A30. Follow signs in the village to beach.

Public Transport

The nearest train station is Newquay. Bus routes 501 (summer only) 587

Nearest Railway Stations

Newquay (Approx. 6 miles away)
Quintrell Downs (Approx. 6 miles away)
Truro (Approx. 7 miles away)
Redruth (Approx. 9 miles away)
Perranwell (Approx. 9 miles away)

Tourist Information

Perranporth Tourist Information 8 Tywarnhayle Square, Perranporth Cornwall, TR6 0ER TEL: 01872 575254 www.perranporthinfo.co.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Perranporth