Porthallow Beach
Helston, Cornwall
An old fishing cove made up of grey pebbles and shale with a few patches of dark sand. There are hills on either side of the cove and a pub right next to the beach.
Beach Type
PebblesFacilities
ToiletsCafe
Restaurant and shops
Nature and Wildlife
Coastal walks to the east to Helford River and to the west to Coverack.Parking
Free parking for up to 100 cars.Water Quality
GoodLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
No details.Location
Nearest town: HelstonCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.0683, -5.07885
Postcode: TR12 6PW
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Take the A3083 from Helston. Turn left past Culdrose onto the B3293. Go through Rosevear and then turn right at the roundabout. Continue to St Keverne and Porthallow is signposted from St Keverne.Public Transport
Buses from Helston.Nearest Railway Stations
Penmere (Approx. 6 miles away)Falmouth Town (Approx. 6 miles away)
Falmouth Docks (Approx. 6 miles away)
Penryn (Cornwall) (Approx. 7 miles away)
Camborne (Approx. 14 miles away)
Tourist Information
Tourist Information Centre 79 Meneage Street Helston TR13 8RB Tel: 01326 565431 Fax: 01326 572803 e-mail: info@helstontic.demon.co.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach