Penzance
A mixed beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.1147° N, lon 5.5356° W●Mixed beach · Venton
PenzanceBeach
Penzance is a mixed beach on the Cornish coast, close to Venton. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A mixed bay beach
A beach near Venton
Penzance is a mixed beach on the Cornish coast, close to Venton. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
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 Venton for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Stay for the sand, or head into Venton for food and a wider look around.
Wherry Town
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Wherry Town.
See the beach →Sandy Cove
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Sandy Cove.
See the beach →Wherry Town
The next stretch of coast toward Wherry Town.
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Sandy Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Sandy Cove.
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Long Rock
The next stretch of coast toward Long Rock.
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Marazion
The next stretch of coast toward Marazion.
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Piskies Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Piskies Cove.
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Bessy’s Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Bessy’s Cove.
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Wherrytown Beach (Penzance)
Wherrytown Beach sits in Wherrytown, Penzance.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Penzance
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Penzance promenade and harbour car parks
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 Penzance
Start on the sand, then walk into Venton or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Venton and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Penzance promenade and harbour car parks
- 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 Venton.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.
Penzance and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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