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Cornwall Beaches - Marazion, Penzance, Porhleven, Prussia Cove, Praa Sands & Gunwalloe
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WEST CORNWALL BEACHES
Penzance, Porthleven, Marazion, Prussia Cove,
Praa Sands & Gunwalloe
This section of the Cornish coastline offers some fabulous beaches and coastal scenery. One of the most popular beaches is that of Marazion, a long crescent of golden sand overlooking the beautiful Mounts Bay and sheltered by St Michaels Mount.
Further east are the popular beaches of Praa Sands and Porthleven with their miles of golden sand as well as the tranquil, secluded coves of Prussia and Kenneggy.
- Car Park
- Toilets
- Refreshments
- No dogs Easter to October
Penzance is a popular seaside town with many facilities.
North of the harbour is a sandy beach which stretches to Marazion at low
tide. South west of the harbour there is a pebble & shingle beach
with some small patches of sand. The Jubilee Pool, an outdoor sea water
swimming pool is available nearby (admission charge). Easy access from
parking areas.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 06' 48.05"
W5º 32' 21.88"
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- Car park
- Toilets
- Refreshments
- No dogs Easter to October
Western edge of sands that stretch around marazion, although fairly well covered at high tide. Safe bathing and sheltered position. Easy access from adjacent parking area. South facing.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 07' 41.33"
W5º 30' 08.13"
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- Car park
- Toilets
- Refreshments
- Lifeguard during summer months
- No dogs Easter to October
A long crescent of sand and pebble which stretches from
Penzance to Marazion and overlooks Mounts Bay. Popular family beach. Easy
access from adjacent car park. south west facing. Access to St Michaels
Mount via the causeway at low tide or via the ferry when the causeway
is under water.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 07' 43.12"
W5º 29' 21.11"
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- No dogs Easter to October
South west facing sand and pebble beach. Restricted at high tide. East access from car park via steps or slipway.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 06' 48.32"
W5º 26' 33.30"
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- Car park
- Dogs allowed
Small coves made up of grey shingle and rocks. Attractive scenery. South facing. No facilities.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 06' 02.74"
W5º 24' 58.48"
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- Car parking as at Prussia Cove
- Dogs allowed
Secluded sandy beach but no facilities or parking. Accessed
via a rocky descent with the help of a support rope and metal ladders.
Not suitable for families, pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 06' 02.74"
W5º 24' 58.48"
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- Car park
- Toilets
- Refreshments
- Lifeguard during summer months
- No dogs Easter to October
A mile long south west facing sandy beach popular with
families and surfers. Easy access to beach from parking area via a slipway.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 06' 16.01"
W5º 23' 30.76"
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- Car park a 5 min fairly steep walk from beach
- Toilets
- Refreshments
- Lifeguard during summer months
- No dogs Easter to October
A 3 mile long, south west facing, stretch of sand & shingle, starting at the fishing port of Porthleven and stretching south east to the Loe Bar and Gunwalloe Fishing Cove.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 04' 57.79"
W5º 18' 42.93"
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in Mullion
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- National Trust car park
- Toilets
- Refreshments
- Lifeguard during summer months
- No dogs Easter to October
Attractive west facing cove of sand backed by sand dunes in front of Mullion Golf Course. Small church located to the northern side. Easy access via a short walk from the National Trust car park.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 02' 31.54"
W5º 16' 12.81"
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- Lifeguard during summer months
- No dogs Easter to October
A large, attractive, sandy west facing cove with dunes.
Rocks revealed at low tide. Car park located behind the beach offering
easy level access.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 02' 03.37"
W5º 15' 33.94"
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- Car parking at Mullion Cove
- Toilets at Mullion Cove
- Lifeguard during summer months
- No dogs Eater to October
A large west facing sandy beach flanked by small cliffs
on either side. Popular with families. No parking, facilities or toilets,
these can be found at Mullion Cove (approx 10 mins walk). Access to the
beach is via an unmade track which can be difficult with a pushchair.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:
N50º 01' 19.05"
W5º 15' 13.09"
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