Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

A slipway provides access for boats
There are restrictions on jet skis/waterskiing

Nature and Wildlife

There are walks along a coastal footpath to Portscatho around St Anthony Headland (west). or to Carne/Pendower beaches (east). Keep your eye on the sea for whales and basking sharks.

Parking

Limited free parking is available.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but no dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Portscatho
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.1858, -4.97136
Postcode: TR2 5EW
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

From A390 follow A3078. Signposted to the beach.

Public Transport

Western National bus service 51 runs close to the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Falmouth Docks (Approx. 4 miles away)
Falmouth Town (Approx. 5 miles away)
Penmere (Approx. 5 miles away)
Penryn (Cornwall) (Approx. 6 miles away)
Truro (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Roseland Visitor Centre Tel: 01326 270440

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Portscatho