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Portreath Beach

Free admission

Portreath Beach — coastal feature in Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Portreath 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)
Nearest railway station
Moseley Junction (Low Level) · 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Portreath Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Camborne and Redruth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Moseley Junction (Low Level), about 4.2 km away. Postcode area TR16.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Portreath Beach is located in the parish of Portreath, South-West England, with the postcode TR16. It is part of the Godrevy Head to St Agnes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
50.2618, -5.2945
District
Cornwall
Parish
Portreath
Postcode
TR16 4NR
Parliamentary constituency
Camborne and Redruth
Nearest railway station
Moseley Junction (Low Level)4.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portreath Beach?
Portreath Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR16 4NR), in the parish of Portreath.
Is Portreath Beach a protected site?
Yes — Portreath Beach is part of the Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Portreath Beach free to visit?
Yes, Portreath Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Portreath Beach?
The nearest railway station is Moseley Junction (Low Level), about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR16 4NR.