Porthgwarra
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.0371° N, lon 5.6722° W●Sandy beach · Just-in-Penwith
PorthgwarraBeach
Porthgwarra is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Just-in-Penwith.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Just-in-Penwith
Porthgwarra is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Just-in-Penwith.
On-site you'll find parking. Facilities can be seasonal, so bring what you need out of summer, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Just-in-Penwith for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Around the sand
Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Just-in-Penwith for food and a wider look around.
Porth Chapel
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porth Chapel.
See the beach →Pedn Vounder
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Pedn Vounder.
See the beach →Porth Chapel
The next stretch of coast toward Porth Chapel.
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Pedn Vounder
The next stretch of coast toward Pedn Vounder.
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Nanjizal or Mill Bay
The next stretch of coast toward Nanjizal or Mill Bay.
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Sennen Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Sennen Cove.
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Gwynver Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Gwynver Beach.
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Progo
The next stretch of coast toward Progo.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Porthgwarra
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking is nearby rather than on the sand. Expect a short walk down, and check signs on the day.
Dogs are welcome year-round. Keep them under control and clean up after them.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
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Walk from Porthgwarra
Follow the coast when footwear, weather and daylight allow. Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Just-in-Penwith
Finish with food, a harbour or lanes in Just-in-Penwith.
→Porth Chapel
Continue along the bay when the path and tide allow.
→A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Porthgwarra
Start on the sand, then walk into Just-in-Penwith or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Just-in-Penwith and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Available nearby
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Just-in-Penwith.Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
Porthgwarra and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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