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Beaches · South West England

Durgan (tidal area)

Free admission

Durgan (tidal area) 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
Penmere · 5.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Durgan (tidal area) 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 Camborne and Redruth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area TR11.

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Protected designations

  • 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

Durgan is a tidal area located in Mawnan, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI and falls within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
50.1036, -5.1156
District
Cornwall
Parish
Mawnan
Postcode
TR11 5JU
Parliamentary constituency
Camborne and Redruth
Nearest railway station
Penmere5.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Durgan (tidal area)?
Durgan (tidal area) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 5JU), in the parish of Mawnan.
Is Durgan (tidal area) a protected site?
Yes — Durgan (tidal area) is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Durgan (tidal area) free to visit?
Yes, Durgan (tidal area) is free to enter.
How do I get to Durgan (tidal area)?
The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 5JU.