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Perranporth Beach

Free admission

Perranporth Beach — beach in Cornwall, England, UK.

Perranporth Beach, beaches in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Newlyn Halt · 7.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Perranporth 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 Camborne and Redruth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newlyn Halt, about 7.8 km away. Postcode area TR6.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Penhale Dunes SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Truro and Newquay Railway was a Great Western Railway line in Cornwall, England, designed to keep the rival London and South Western Railway (LSWR) out of the west of the county. The line was completed in 1905 and closed in 1963.

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Coordinates
50.3488, -5.1547
District
Cornwall
Parish
Perranzabuloe
Postcode
TR6 0FJ
Parliamentary constituency
Camborne and Redruth
Nearest railway station
Newlyn Halt7.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Perranporth Beach?
Perranporth Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR6 0FJ), in the parish of Perranzabuloe.
Is Perranporth Beach a protected site?
Yes — Perranporth Beach is part of the Penhale Dunes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Perranporth Beach free to visit?
Yes, Perranporth Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Perranporth Beach?
The nearest railway station is Newlyn Halt, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR6 0FJ.