Progo
A rock beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.1148° N, lon 5.6998° W●Rock beach · St Just
ProgoBeach
Progo is a rock beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Just.
A rock bay beach
A beach near St Just
Progo is a rock beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Just.
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 St Just for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Around the sand
Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into St Just for food and a wider look around.
Porth Nanven
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Gwynver Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Gwynver Beach.
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Sennen Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Sennen Cove.
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Gwennap Head
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Lambeth Walk Beach
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Lamorna Cove
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Pedn Vounder Beach
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Progo
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
A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Progo
Start on the sand, then walk into St Just or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then St Just 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 St Just.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.
Progo and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Porth Nanven
Gwynver Beach
Sennen Cove
Gwennap Head
Hawke’s Point
Lambeth Walk Beach
Lamorna Cove
Land’s End (Coastal Path Access Point)
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