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Beaches · South West England

Porthcothan Beach

Free admission

Porthcothan Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Porthcothan 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)
  • 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

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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.