Porth Beach Beach
Newquay, Cornwall
Porth is a rural north west facing beach, narrow and with a shallow incline. Exposed to Atlantic swells. Easy access makes it popular with families and those with walking difficulties.
Beach Type
Sand and rocksFacilities
Refreshments availableShop
Restaurants
Bar
Toilet facilities
Disabled access and toilets
Activities
Surfing not permitted during Summer season between 10am and 6pm when lifeguards are on dutyThere is a pitch and putt and a crazy golf course on Trevelgue head
Nature and Wildlife
Porth Island on the eastern side of the beach is the site of an Iron Age settlement and is linked to the mainland by a footbridge. Beneath it there are caves which can be explored at low tide and is said were used by smugglersParking
Parking available at beach level.Water Quality
AcceptableLifeguard
RNLIDogs
Dogs are not permitted from 1st April to the end of September.Location
Nearest town: NewquayCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.4238, -5.05638
Postcode: TR7 3LU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
off the B3276 North of Newquay.Public Transport
Nearest train station is Newquay. Bus route 556Nearest Railway Stations
Newquay (About a mile away)Quintrell Downs (Approx. 2 miles away)
St Columb Road (Approx. 5 miles away)
Roche (Approx. 10 miles away)