Portreath Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.2612° N, lon 5.2937° W●Sandy beach · Camborne
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Portreath Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Camborne. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent. It picks up enough swel…
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Camborne
Portreath Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Camborne. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent. It picks up enough swell to be worth a surf on the right day.
On-site you'll find parking, public toilets and a café or refreshments. Facilities can be seasonal, so bring what you need out of summer, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Camborne 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 Camborne for food and a wider look around.
Amy’s Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Amy’s Cove.
See the beach →Greenbank Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Greenbank Cove.
See the beach →Amy’s Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Amy’s Cove.
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Greenbank Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Greenbank Cove.
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Porthtowan Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Porthtowan Beach.
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Godrevy Towans
The next stretch of coast toward Godrevy Towans.
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Gwithian Towans
The next stretch of coast toward Gwithian Towans.
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Upton Towans
The next stretch of coast toward Upton Towans.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Portreath
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 is nearby rather than on the sand. Expect a short walk down, and check signs on the day.
Seasonal dog restrictions typically apply 10am to 6pm from May to September. Dogs are usually welcome outside those hours and in winter. Check the signs on the day.
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 Portreath
Start on the sand, then walk into Camborne or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Camborne and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Available nearby
- 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 Camborne.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.
Portreath and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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