Where is Porthcressa Beach?

Porthcressa Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR21 0JL), in the parish of St Mary's.

Is Porthcressa Beach a protected site?

Yes — Porthcressa Beach is part of the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).

Is Porthcressa Beach free to visit?

Yes, Porthcressa Beach is free to enter.

How do I get to Porthcressa Beach?

Drivers can navigate to postcode TR21 0JL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.

Beaches · South West England

Porthcressa Beach

Free admission

Porthcressa Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Porthcressa Beach, beaches in South West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–3 h
Best time of year: Summer (Jun–Aug)

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Porthcressa Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 49.9133°, -6.3144°. 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

Porthcressa Beach is located in St Mary's, South-West England. It is part of the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), noted for its scenic coastal landscapes. The beach offers a sandy shoreline and is a prominent feature of the local environment.

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Coordinates: 49.9133, -6.3144
District: Isles of Scilly
Parish: St Mary's
Postcode: TR21 0JL
Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
Official site: www.iosmuseum.org

Sources

osm: w33458853 (ODbL)
commons: Porthcressa beach, Hugh Town, St. Mary's - geograph.org.uk - 933933.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Beaches · South West England