Beaches · South West England
Polstreath
Polstreath 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 · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Polstreath 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 7.2 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
Polstreath is a beach located in Mevagissey, South-West England, with the postcode PL26. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2749, -4.7833
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Mevagissey
- Postcode
- PL26 6TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: w161612584 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polstreath?
- Polstreath is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6TH), in the parish of Mevagissey.
- Is Polstreath a protected site?
- Yes — Polstreath is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Polstreath free to visit?
- Yes, Polstreath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polstreath?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6TH.