Porthzennor Cove
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.1985° N, lon 5.5709° W●Sandy beach · Zennor
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Porthzennor Cove is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Zennor.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Zennor
Porthzennor Cove is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Zennor.
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 Zennor for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Stay for the sand, or head into Zennor for food and a wider look around.
Pendour Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Pendour Beach.
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Porthmeor Beach
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Porthzennor
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 Porthzennor
Start on the sand, then walk into Zennor or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Zennor 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 Zennor.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.
Porthzennor and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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