Beaches · South West England
Samphire Beach
Samphire Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Samphire Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Looe, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area PL13.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Samphire Beach is a beach located in Looe, South-West England, within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This designation highlights its natural significance and scenic value. The beach is known for its coastal views and diverse marine life.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3391, -4.4710
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Looe
- Postcode
- PL13 2HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: w367006561 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Portnadler Bay
Portnadler Bay — bay in Cornwall, England.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Lammana Chapel
Lammana Chapel — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Caravan parks · South West England
Tencreek Caravan and Camping Park
Tencreek Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Talland
Talland — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
The Monks' House
The Monks' House — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Caravan parks · South West England
Tencreek Holiday Park
Tencreek Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
More beaches in this region
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Amy's Cove
Amy's Cove is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Arlo Porth
Arlo Porth is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove)
Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Ayrmer Cove
Ayrmer Cove is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Samphire Beach?
- Samphire Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 2HZ), in the parish of Looe.
- Is Samphire Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Samphire Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Samphire Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Samphire Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Samphire Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 2HZ.