Pedn Vounder
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.0434° N, lon 5.6416° W●Sandy beach · St Just
Pedn VounderBeach
Pedn Vounder is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Just.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near St Just
Pedn Vounder is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Just.
This is one of Cornwall's quieter spots with few or no facilities on site. Bring what you need for the day, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then St Just for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into St Just for food and a wider look around.
Porth Chapel
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porth Chapel.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porthgwarra.
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The next stretch of coast toward Porth Chapel.
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Porthgwarra
The next stretch of coast toward Porthgwarra.
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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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Gwennap Head
Gwennap Head is a coastal spot in the Bojewyan area of Cornwall.
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Nanjulian Beach
Nanjulian Beach lies in Mawnan, Cornwall.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Pedn Vounder
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 on site is limited or absent. Check locally before you travel, and allow time to walk in.
Dogs are welcome year-round. Keep them under control and clean up after them.
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A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Pedn Vounder
Start on the sand, then walk into St Just or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then St Just and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited or none on site, so check locally
- 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 St Just.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.
Pedn Vounder and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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