Beaches · South West England
Porthcothan Beach
Porthcothan 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)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Porthcothan Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Opening hours: 24/7. Coordinates: 50.5104°, -5.0268°. 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: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porthcothan Beach is a beach located in St. Eval, South-West England, postcode PL28. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall, highlighting its scenic coastal landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5104, -5.0268
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Eval
- Postcode
- PL28 8LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- osm: w44535293 (ODbL)
- commons: Porthcothan Beach - geograph.org.uk - 314452.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthcothan Beach?
- Porthcothan Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL28 8LR), in the parish of St. Eval.
- Is Porthcothan Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Porthcothan Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Porthcothan Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Porthcothan Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porthcothan Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL28 8LR. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.