Porthpean beach is located approximately two miles from the nearest town, St Austell. Public transport is available to within a quarter of a mile of the beach. Access is also possible via south west coastal footpath. There is a large, privately owned car park eighty yards from the beach.
St Austell Tourist Information Centre
Southbourne Road
St Austell
Tel: 01726 879500
Fax: 01726 874168
Email: Contact via email
Porthpean Beach, St Austell, Cornwall |
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The local sheltered family beach slopes gently into the sea
Porthpean beach is approximately 220 metres long, sheltered, with rocky pools at its southern end and cliffs adjoining three of its boundaries. The beach slopes gently into the sea and is regarded as being the local family beach with a small promenade to the rear of the beach with a café/shop and toilet. Sailing and (restricted) boat launching facilities are also available.
What's on offer...
- Sandy
- Rock Pools
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Cafe / Shop
- Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
- Rocky
- Sailing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
Beach awards...
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Restormel Borough Council
St Austell
Cornwall
Tel: 01726 223300
