Porthcothan Beach
Padstow, Cornwall
North west facing long sandy cove surrounded by cliffs and backed by sand dunes, which offer shelter from prevailing winds. Highly popular with families, less so with surfers due to its sheltered nature.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Toilets opposite the beach entranceShop nearby
Lost child centre
Activities
Exposed to South west swells this is a popular area for surfingNature and Wildlife
Coastal walks through the dunes and along the rugged cliffs.Parking
Car park with disabled spaces.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
RNLIDogs
No dog restrictions.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: PadstowCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.5081, -5.02274
Postcode: PL28 8LR
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Easy access from beach level road. and car park.Public Transport
Bus route 556Nearest Railway Stations
Newquay (Approx. 7 miles away)Quintrell Downs (Approx. 7 miles away)
St Columb Road (Approx. 8 miles away)
Roche (Approx. 10 miles away)
Tourist Information
Newquay Tourist Information Centre Marcus Hill Newquay TR7 1AF Tel: 01637 854020 Fax: 01637 854030 www.newquay.co.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach