West Dries Beach
Porthtowan Beach, Porthtowan, Truro TR4 8AW, UK Back to Penhale
West Dries Beach is one of the beaches in Penhale on Cornish.co.uk — photos, map and the details you need to plan a visit. More beaches in Penhale
About West Dries Beach
About West Dries Beach in Penhale
It is part of Cornwall’s coast offering — useful for swim, surf, sandcastle days, or a cliff-top walk depending on the stretch. Tide, wind, and lifeguard cover change through the year. It also sits within easy reach of the wider Penhale area, so it works well as part of a longer Cornish itinerary rather than a single stop.
Finding West Dries Beach
Address listed: Porthtowan Beach, Porthtowan, Truro TR4 8AW, UK. The location on this listing has been marked as verified in our directory checks. Check the map pin for access, then plan parking and dog rules before you go. Water quality and surf conditions are worth a same-day look in season. If you are comparing options, browse more beaches across Cornwall, then jump back to Penhale when you are ready.
Official site: West Dries Beach website.
Nearby in Penhale and Cornwall
From the shore it is easy to link to nearby food and drink, accommodation, and more beaches along the Cornish coast. On Cornish.co.uk you can move from this page to maps, walks, and related listings without leaving the county focus that makes planning simpler.
Explore Penhale, browse more beaches and coastal walks in Cornwall, or discover Cornish towns and villages.
Walks near here
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
- Inland Chacewater Trail 2 – The Agriculture, Conservation & Heritage Loop Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
- Inland Chacewater Trail 1 – The Main Settlement Loop Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
- Inland Chacewater Trail 3 – The Todpool, Poldice Valley, Twelveheads Loop Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
- Coastal King Charles III England Coast Path: Newquay to Penzance Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). Trail guide →
