Portreath Beach
Portreath, Cornwall
A sand and shingle beach set in a bay backed by cliffs on one side and the pier and car park on the other. A stream runs down the middle of the beach to the sea. The beach is popular with families and surfers.
Beach Type
Sand & ShingleFacilities
ToiletsIncluding disabled facilities
First aid post
Lost child centre
Cafe
Restaurant and shops
Activities
A Hollow and dangerous wave breaks off the pierPopular with bodyboarders
Only experienced surfers or bodyboarders should attempt this wave
Nature and Wildlife
The beach is on the South West Coastal Path. There are walk/cycle routes through nearby Illogan Woods and also Tehidy Woods. There is also "Portreath Tramways" for walking or cycling. which are part of the Mineral Tramway Trails. Jackdaws. birds of prey aParking
There is a private car park holding around 100 cars. There is a charge for parking here.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
RNLICleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily during the bathing season by Kerrier District Council. Litter and dog bins are provided but dogs are not allowed on the beach from Easter Day to 1st October. The beach may suffer occasional pollution from sewage and litter.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: PortreathCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.2622, -5.29345
Postcode: TR16 4NR
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Portreath is on the B3300 which is off the A30. There is parking on this road or in the car park in the centre of Portreath. The beach is accessed by several sets of steps and a few slopes. one of which is sandy.Public Transport
The nearest train stations are at Camborne and Redruth. Bus route 501 (summer only)Nearest Railway Stations
Camborne (Approx. 4 miles away)Redruth (Approx. 4 miles away)
Hayle (Approx. 7 miles away)
Carbis Bay (Approx. 9 miles away)
Perranwell (Approx. 9 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