Porthcurno Beach
Porthcurno Beach
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- kevmoggDawlish, United Kingdom385 contributionsLovely unspoilt locationSecluded unspoilt, lovely clean sand refreshing, rough seas on the day we walked through, completing a circular walk parking in a small car park with toilets at treen, across fields to porthcurno, across the cliffs to penberth cove then fields back to Treen 3.6miles. The cove is famous for the submarine communications cables which come ashore here, there is a museum above the car park, location is not over developed. We spent some time on the beach watching the Atlantic waves crashing in. Relaxing and invigorating well worth the many steps down to the beachVisited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 November 2023
- S CCheltenham, United Kingdom158 contributionsBest beach by far.When the sun comes out, you could be on any beach in the world. This beach is stunning. Pure white, soft sand. So clean. Choppy sea, but warm... 2 huge car parks at a good price. You must visit this beach.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 November 2023
- Leigh T1 contributionAmazing locationHi I would really like to say a huge Thank You to Lee for helping me today . I was really tired when I had walked from Pendeen and she was so helpful . I really appreciated it . Also can I just say it was lovely food and enjoyed my tuna sandwich for my evening meal . Such lovely ice cream aswell. Wish you all the best . Thank you again Sarah PeytonVisited May 2024Travelled soloWritten 17 May 2024
- L4INEYSomerset, United Kingdom688 contributionsStunningSpent the day here, it’s just like being abroad, clear blue skies water, perfect sandy beach and so peaceful. No arcades, no boats, no noise, just gorgeous. There is a little snack van in the car park and a nice little cafe beside the car park but is probably best to take your own snacks. Lifeguard is on duty in the bay. It is worth the trek down to the beach from the car parkVisited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 June 2024
- Paul RRotherham, United Kingdom140 contributionsYou must come here some time very soonThis beach is so nice. Nestled away below the Nimack Theatre, follow the signs to the theatre and park in the car park before the steep hill upto the theatre. There are public toilets just behind the car park. Be mindful that there is nothing on the beach other than sand and sea! The beach resembles that of a Caribbean island, the sand is so nice. It is set in a rock bay and has lifeguards on duty all day. Dogs are allowed on the beach, but restrictions ban dogs from the beach from the 1st July. Unfortunately we couldn’t go into the see as there were red flags showing due to the sea being rough. This beach is a fantastic find. Also look for the signs for the beach cafe as this is really nice tooVisited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 27 June 2024
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lucyrhay
County Durham, UK946 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Porthcurno Beach is absolutely breathtaking. We stumbled upon it whilst trying to sneak a peak at the Minack Theatre. We visited in November and the water was turquoise and there was barely anyone there, I imagine it’s incredibly busy during the summer and feel incredibly lucky to have seen it so quiet.
Written 12 November 2021
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SteveMT_1961
Langtoft, UK182 contributions
Jul 2020
Lovely clean sandy beach which had been recently cleaned after a storm left loads of shipwreck debris. Superb effort as there was no litter, fag butts or any rubbish. The kids had a great time on the beach and in the sea with a few waves despite it being a very overcast cold day. Visited after our trip to the Minack Theatre and Land's End, Another bonus was the broken car parking machines. LIfe guards present until 17:00 and flags displayed to indicate safe bathing areas. There is also a path down from the Minacjk Theatre. It wasn't very bust despite the car park being very full so not sure what it get's like on a really sunny day as it seems to a nice secluded place down some long thin windy roads, bit difficult with the double decker buses that appear around the corners and refuse to budge making you reverse.
Written 21 August 2020
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ccsclwns7773
Tiverton, UK1,064 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We had lovely weather which is always a good start, the parking was the worst part as it’s up the hill and the lower car parking was full, it was only £2 for the day thou but a 20 minute walk down and up later to the car, so watch what you carry!
The beach itself was picturesque with lovely sand and aqua green clear water, cold water of course but ok once you got used to it.
Only a small cafe there if you want food but there was a guy selling ice creams on the beach and drinks I think too.
Lovely place to visit.
The beach itself was picturesque with lovely sand and aqua green clear water, cold water of course but ok once you got used to it.
Only a small cafe there if you want food but there was a guy selling ice creams on the beach and drinks I think too.
Lovely place to visit.
Written 9 August 2020
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jezo777
London, UK36 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Visited 11/8/2020
Great beautiful beach. Car parking £6.50 for the day, COINS ONLY! As it's currently peak season, would strongly advise arriving by 10.30am to get a parking space. Alternatively you may have to park at Minack theatre which is a longer walk.
Car Park toilet is 20p, (currently free as the barrier is not working)
Great beautiful beach. Car parking £6.50 for the day, COINS ONLY! As it's currently peak season, would strongly advise arriving by 10.30am to get a parking space. Alternatively you may have to park at Minack theatre which is a longer walk.
Car Park toilet is 20p, (currently free as the barrier is not working)
Written 14 August 2020
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margaretcameron43
Kirkcaldy, UK309 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
I loved this beach. It wasn't busy.
My partner sat on the little chairs we had took. While I went exploring, I am a sea person, love sea food as well.
The car park and toilets ( remember to take 20 pence peices,as most toilets charge)isn't far from the beach.
There is a snack cabin there as you go to the beach.
RNLI is patrolling,there on all the beaches we visited
My partner sat on the little chairs we had took. While I went exploring, I am a sea person, love sea food as well.
The car park and toilets ( remember to take 20 pence peices,as most toilets charge)isn't far from the beach.
There is a snack cabin there as you go to the beach.
RNLI is patrolling,there on all the beaches we visited
Written 22 September 2021
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Paul Mason
13 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Loved this beach, felt like we were abroad as it was a lovely day and the light made magic with the sea. We climed the cliff and found the Minack theatre at the top..this was fascinating to see and hear the story from it's conception to current times. The journey down the cliff was hairy I must admit...have to be sure footed, wonderful few hours at this lovely location. Car park and toilets available there too.
Written 2 July 2022
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fleurs111
Birmingham, UK97 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
This beach is stunning! Beautiful cove with soft golden sand and crystal clear aqua sea. Very Memorable as a place of beauty.
The negatives are accessibility, having a steep slope or steps down so carrying stuff up and down is a challenge. The only toilets are next to the car park which again is at the top of the steep slope or steps. And the only cafe is quite far on along a steep slope. This had a very long queue which we didn’t have the patience to wait in. The car park was full by lunchtime with a queue of cars waiting for other cars to leave. (I used the toilets again the following morning around 9.30 only to find they had not been cleaned and were filthy)
The negatives are accessibility, having a steep slope or steps down so carrying stuff up and down is a challenge. The only toilets are next to the car park which again is at the top of the steep slope or steps. And the only cafe is quite far on along a steep slope. This had a very long queue which we didn’t have the patience to wait in. The car park was full by lunchtime with a queue of cars waiting for other cars to leave. (I used the toilets again the following morning around 9.30 only to find they had not been cleaned and were filthy)
Written 10 August 2020
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stevall973
Edinburgh, UK30 contributions
Oct 2020
Remember coins for the car park. Easy stroll from there to beach. Sunny in the afternoon. Not crowded in October. Dog was happy(no dogs July to September). Lifeguard vigilant. Steep hillside cliffs frame this clean beach and make it very picturesque.
Written 20 October 2020
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Ems_and_Matt
Leek, UK116 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Blissful afternoon spent at Porthcurno, first time for us.
Dog friendly at this time of the year (October) but cafe closed as it’s seasonal.
Nice, fairly enclosed beach, we felt fairly safe letting the dogs have a run, as it wasn’t overly busy.
Nice big car park, short walk down to the beach from there.
Very clean.
Dog friendly at this time of the year (October) but cafe closed as it’s seasonal.
Nice, fairly enclosed beach, we felt fairly safe letting the dogs have a run, as it wasn’t overly busy.
Nice big car park, short walk down to the beach from there.
Very clean.
Written 16 October 2021
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kevmogg
Dawlish, UK385 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Secluded unspoilt, lovely clean sand refreshing, rough seas on the day we walked through, completing a circular walk parking in a small car park with toilets at treen, across fields to porthcurno, across the cliffs to penberth cove then fields back to Treen 3.6miles.
The cove is famous for the submarine communications cables which come ashore here, there is a museum above the car park, location is not over developed.
We spent some time on the beach watching the Atlantic waves crashing in. Relaxing and invigorating well worth the many steps down to the beach
The cove is famous for the submarine communications cables which come ashore here, there is a museum above the car park, location is not over developed.
We spent some time on the beach watching the Atlantic waves crashing in. Relaxing and invigorating well worth the many steps down to the beach
Written 11 November 2023
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Does anyone know the name of the company that runs the car park at porthcurno beach? We were there today and I forgot to pay on exit! Just wondering if I can call them and pay late!
Written 19 August 2022
How far from the car park is the beach? Is there any non step access to the beach? Are there blue badge parking spaces at the beach car park?
Written 11 August 2021
The walk to the Beach is down hill with some steps,
Written 12 August 2021
No you just walk up a sandy path or a few steps and then it’s a path to the car park 4 mins walk
Written 15 August 2019
Hi, I understand some unfortunate visitors have had parking tickets at Porthcurno including one person who drove in then straight out as their wasn't an available space. What is the parking situation like these days in Portcurno and are dogs allowed on the beach? Thank you.
Kind regards,
Tim
Written 24 May 2019
Apparently there’s a ban on dogs from Easter to October but dogs are welcome from 1st October onwards
Written 24 May 2019
Is there a cut off time that you can go on the beach in summer? Could you go and watch the sunset?
Written 2 April 2019
There are no cut off times. I have stayed many times overnight. Wild camping & fishing from the beach & rocks. There are parking restrictions but in 2018 the carpark is free at night from 18.00 hrs to 08.00 hrs!
There are lifeguards during the summer season from 08.00 to 18.00 but they do not restrict beach access!
Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Written 3 April 2019
I would like to know how far Porthcurno is from Mevagizzy as we will be staying there around June time. We have a car. Thank you
Written 29 January 2019
Sorry. I can't help. All I remember were the beautiful country roads.
Written 29 January 2019
Hi I understand there are numerous parking problems with AS who I assume are an independent car parking business. They seem to be fining a considerable amount of motorists.... are all the car parks in Portcurno operated by them or do you have your own car park independent of AS ?
Written 19 January 2019
The car park is fine if you are happy to pay a couple of £ for a couple of hrs. If you go late afternoon/early evening it's free after 6pm. You can also park at the Minack Theatre car park free of charge & enjoy the stunning views & walk down the steps to the beach. However, the steps are quite steep. I hope that helps.
Written 29 January 2019
The parking scams are always a worry especially the ANPR ones, would be interesting as to who 'AS' parking are; also did they scare you into actually pay the fine?
If an ANPR parking scam is in force we would go elseware instead.
Kind Regards, Keith & Joy.
Written 18 January 2019
At the Minnack we parked in the lot just outside the theater for free and had no problem. At the beach below the theater we parcked in the clsest lot to the beach and paid the box and got a receipt and had no problem. Enjoy!
Written 19 January 2019
Cornwall, between Falmouth and Penzance
Written 8 March 2019
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