Porth Joke
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.4031° N, lon 5.1384° W●Sandy beach · Bodwen
Porth JokeBeach
Porth Joke is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Bodwen.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Bodwen
Porth Joke is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Bodwen.
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 Bodwen for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Stay for the sand, or head into Bodwen for food and a wider look around.
Crantock Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Crantock Beach.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: The Gannel.
See the beach →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 North
The next stretch of coast toward Fistral North.
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Harbour Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Harbour Beach.
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Towan Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Towan Beach.
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Tolcarne Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Tolcarne Beach.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Porth Joke
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
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A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Porth Joke
Start on the sand, then walk into Bodwen or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Bodwen and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited / none on site — 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 Bodwen.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.
Porth Joke and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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