Beaches · South West England
Porth Wreck
Porth Wreck 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)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Porth Wreck is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 49.9198°, -6.2787°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porth Wreck is a beach located in the parish of St Mary's, South-West England. It is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Isles of Scilly. The site features remnants of a shipwreck, contributing to its unique coastal landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9198, -6.2787
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Mary's
- Postcode
- TR21 0NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1313000270 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porth Wreck?
- Porth Wreck is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR21 0NY), in the parish of St Mary's.
- Is Porth Wreck a protected site?
- Yes — Porth Wreck is part of the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Porth Wreck free to visit?
- Yes, Porth Wreck is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porth Wreck?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR21 0NY. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.