A picturesque harbour town beach offering golden sands and rugged cliffs. Perfect for a stroll or enjoying the salty air, this gem is a vital part of the Loe area’s charm.
Satellite view
Water quality
Excellent
Surface
Sand
About Porthleven Sands
Getting there
Porthleven Sands is reached from the coast near Lizard. Head for the village and follow the signs or the coast path down to the shore — many Cornish coves involve a short walk from the nearest parking.
Location & map
Walks near this beach
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
- Inland Plantations and parkland walk, Penrose Moderate climbs up over the fields and along uneven, woodland paths. For further details please see Terrain section. Trail guide →
- Inland Higher Penrose and the Parkland walk, Penrose This 4 mile circular walk will take you through Penrose woodland, parkland and along one side of Loe Pool, stopping at the… Trail guide →
- Inland Plantations and parkland 1.5 mile ramle through one of the tree plantations at Penrose then the parkland. Trail guide →
- Inland Degibna and Higher Pentire walk, Penrose A moderate climb; uneven paths, may be muddy in winter. Trail guide →
- Coastal Chyvarloe to Gunwalloe Fishing Cove, Penrose A moderate climb; uneven paths, may be muddy in winter; 500m of road walking. Trail guide →
- Inland Helston to the Stables Café accessible woodland trail, Penrose This multi-use level and well-surfaced path can be used by walkers, runners, horse riders, and users of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, pushchairs and… Trail guide →
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