Portwrinkle Beach
Plymouth, Cornwall
Located just the other side of the Tamar from Plymouth, this tranquil sandy and rocky rural beach is popular with surfers and has fantastic rock pools to explore.
Beach Type
Sand & RockFacilities
Toilets are availableNature and Wildlife
The beach is part of the coastal path and has excellent rock pools at low tide.Parking
Parking is available for 30 - 50 cars.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is not cleaned but bins are available.Dogs
Dogs are not allowed between Easter and October.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: PlymouthCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.3606, -4.3074
Postcode: PL11 3BU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Portwrinkle is sign posted from Torpoint.Public Transport
An "irregular" bus service runs from Plymouth No 81a.Nearest Railway Stations
St Germans (Approx. 2 miles away)Saltash (Approx. 5 miles away)
St Budeaux Victoria Road (Approx. 6 miles away)
St Budeaux Ferry Road (Approx. 6 miles away)
Keyham (Approx. 6 miles away)
Tourist Information
Tourist Information Centre Plymouth Discovery Centre Plymouth Rd Crabtree Plymouth PL3 6RN Tel: 01752 266030See the Environment Agency report for this beach