Beaches · South West England
Pentewan Beach
Also known as: Sconhoe Beach
Pentewan 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
- St Austell · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Pentewan Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 5.8 km away. Postcode area PL26.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pentewan Beach, located in the Pentewan Valley of South-West England, is also known as Sconhoe Beach. It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall, highlighting its coastal significance and natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2876, -4.7809
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Pentewan Valley
- Postcode
- PL26 6BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 5.8 km
Sources
- osm: w161542311 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pentewan Beach?
- Pentewan Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6BT), in the parish of Pentewan Valley.
- Is Pentewan Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Pentewan Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pentewan Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Pentewan Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pentewan Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6BT.