Porth Kidney Sands
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.1941° N, lon 5.4394° W●Sandy beach · Hayle
Porth KidneySands
Porth Kidney Sands is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Hayle. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Hayle
Porth Kidney Sands is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Hayle. 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 Hayle 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 Hayle for food and a wider look around.
Mexico Towans
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Mexico Towans.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Hayle Towans.
See the beach →Mexico Towans
The next stretch of coast toward Mexico Towans.
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Hayle Towans
The next stretch of coast toward Hayle Towans.
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Harbour Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Harbour Beach.
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Upton Towans
The next stretch of coast toward Upton Towans.
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Bamaluz Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Bamaluz Beach.
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Porthmeor Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Porthmeor Beach.
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North Ground Beach
North Ground Beach is a beach in Phillack, Cornwall.
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North Hayle Beach
North Hayle Beach sits in Hayle, Cornwall.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Porth Kidney
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.
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A day on the sand
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Start on the sand, then walk into Hayle or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Hayle 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 Hayle.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 Kidney and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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