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 & Rock

Facilities

Toilets are available

Nature 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

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning 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 Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Plymouth
County: 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 266030

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Plymouth

Share |