Perran Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.3594° N, lon 5.1514° W●Sandy beach · Perranporth
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Perran Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Perranporth. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Perranporth
Perran Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Perranporth. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
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 Perranporth 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 Perranporth for food and a wider look around.
Porth Joke (Polly Joke)
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porth Joke (Polly Joke).
See the beach →Trevellas Porth
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Trevellas Porth.
See the beach →Porth Joke (Polly Joke)
The next stretch of coast toward Porth Joke (Polly Joke).
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Trevellas Porth
The next stretch of coast toward Trevellas Porth.
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Crantock Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Crantock Beach.
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The Gannel
The next stretch of coast toward The Gannel.
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Fistral Beach (North)
The next stretch of coast toward Fistral Beach (North).
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Towan Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Towan Beach.
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Chapel Rock Sea Pool
Chapel Rock Sea Pool is a tidal pool at the base of Chapel Rock on Perranporth Beach.
Cligga Head
Cligga Head is a coastal spot at Perranzabuloe in Cornwall.
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Cligga Head (cliffs and small coves)
Cligga Head in Perranporth has cliffs and small coves.
Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Perran
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.
Check the signs on the day for dog rules.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
Easy extensions
Walk from Perran
Follow the coast when footwear, weather and daylight allow. Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Perranporth
Finish with food, a harbour or lanes in Perranporth.
→Porth Joke (Polly Joke)
Continue along the bay when the path and tide allow.
→A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Perran
Start on the sand, then walk into Perranporth or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Perranporth 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 Perranporth.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.
Perran and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Chapel Rock Sea Pool
Chapel Rock Sea Pool is a tidal pool at the base of Chapel Rock on Perranporth Beach.
Cligga Head (cliffs and small coves)
Cligga Head in Perranporth has cliffs and small coves.
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The Seiners Arms Hotel
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The Summer House
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