Loe Bar
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.0698° N, lon 5.2956° W●Sandy beach · Helston
Loe BarBeach
Loe Bar is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Helston.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Helston
Loe Bar is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Helston.
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 Helston for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Stay for the sand, or head into Helston for food and a wider look around.
Porthleven Sands
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porthleven Sands.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Gunwalloe Beach.
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The next stretch of coast toward Gunwalloe Beach.
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Dollar Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Dollar Cove.
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Rinsey
The next stretch of coast toward Rinsey.
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Polurrian Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Polurrian Cove.
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Praa Sands East
The next stretch of coast toward Praa Sands East.
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Porthleven Beach
A charming sandy beach within a working fishing harbour.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Loe Bar
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Small car park east of Porthleven, about 15 minutes walk
Check the signs on the day for dog rules.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
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A day on the sand
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Start on the sand, then walk into Helston or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Helston and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Small car park east of Porthleven, about 15 minutes walk
- 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 Helston.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.
Loe Bar and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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