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

Sand

Facilities

Toilets opposite the beach entrance
Shop nearby
Lost child centre

Activities

Exposed to South west swells this is a popular area for surfing

Nature and Wildlife

Coastal walks through the dunes and along the rugged cliffs.

Parking

Car park with disabled spaces.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Dogs

No dog restrictions.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Padstow
County: 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 556

Nearest 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.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Padstow

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