Name: Porthgwarra Beach, Penzance, Cornwall
Rating: 5.0

Porthgwarra Beach, Penzance, Cornwall

Porthgwarra Beach, South West Coast Path, Saint Levan, Penzance, UK

1-90 Years

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Description

Porthgwarra Beach is a secluded and relatively unknown Cornish Cove located just under 3 miles southeast of Lands End.

The beach here comprises of a narrow strip of sand between boulders and granite cliffs. The beach sits at the bottom of a steep slipway - a throwback to when Porthgwarra was a busy fishing village. Now only one boat regularly works crab pots from here.

One of Porthgwarra's most interesting features is the cave running through part of the cliff; there is a rope to hang on to as it's treacherously slippery.

Swimming is relatively safe within the confines of the Cove but with no lifeguards and strong currents further out to sea caution is advised.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

No lifeguard cover

Toilets, telephone box (red!!) and old fashioned seaside shop selling assorted souveneirs and snacks.

Ample car parking in field just by the village. Not too expensive

NEARBY ACCOMMODATION

St Aubyn Estates Cottages - 0.1 Miles
Wolf Rock Holiday Apartment - 0.9 Miles
Lands End Vineries - 1.4 Miles
Treeve Moor Cottage - 2.5 Miles

What to see

Cave running through part of the cliff

Price

Price: Free

Price Details

Not Applicable

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: Porthgwarra Beach, South West Coast Path, Saint Levan, Penzance, UK

Post Code: TR19 6JR

Council: Penzance

County: Cornwall

Ample car parking in field just by the village. Not too expensive

Head towards Lands End on the A30. After passing through Sennen (about 8 miles) turn left onto the B3315 road. Before taking the turning to Porthcurno you will reach Polgigga (with a duck pond on left) From here head right (not the private road) and follow the windy road down to the cove.