Beaches · South West England
The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area
The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area 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
- Penmere · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area 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 Penmere, about 6.7 km away. Postcode area TR11.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bar is a tidal area located in Mawnan, South-West England. It is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall. This beach features a combination of sand and shingle, characterised by its unique coastal ecosystem.
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- Coordinates
- 50.0998, -5.1352
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Mawnan
- Postcode
- TR11 5LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Penmere — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: w52999053 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area?
- The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 5LF), in the parish of Mawnan.
- Is The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area a protected site?
- Yes — The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area free to visit?
- Yes, The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area?
- The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 5LF.