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Beaches · South West England

Cellars Beach

Also known as: Porth Selder

Free admission

Cellars Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Falmouth Docks · 3.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cellars Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area TR2.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cellars Beach, located in Gerrans, South-West England (postcode TR2), is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach and Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal areas. It is also part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The beach is also known as Porth Selder.

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Coordinates
50.1528, -5.0082
District
Cornwall
Parish
Gerrans
Postcode
TR2 5EZ
Parliamentary constituency
Truro and Falmouth
Nearest railway station
Falmouth Docks3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cellars Beach?
Cellars Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 5EZ), in the parish of Gerrans.
Is Cellars Beach a protected site?
Yes — Cellars Beach is part of the Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Cellars Beach free to visit?
Yes, Cellars Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Cellars Beach?
The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 5EZ.