Beaches · South West England
Porthgwidden Beach
Porthgwidden 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)
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Porthgwidden Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area TR26.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porthgwidden Beach is located in St. Ives, South-West England. This beach is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall. It offers a picturesque coastal setting, popular for its sandy shores and views.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2172, -5.4759
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ives
- Postcode
- TR26 1NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- +44 17 3679 6005
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.stivesmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w183749876 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthgwidden Beach?
- Porthgwidden Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR26 1NR), in the parish of St. Ives.
- Is Porthgwidden Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Porthgwidden Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Porthgwidden Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Porthgwidden Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porthgwidden Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR26 1NR.