Porthcothan Beach

  • Porthcothan Beach - Cornwall
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  • Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    Yes

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs allowed

    No dog restrictions.

    Cornwall dog friendly beaches »

    Activities

    • Surfing

    Facilities

    • Toilets
    • Lost child centre
    • Shop

    Nearest town

    Padstow

    Postcode

    PL28 8LR

    OS grid ref.

    SW 8575 7207

    Parking

    Car park with disabled spaces.

    Water quality

    Water quality star rating

    Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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    Porthcothan Beach Reviews

    surfing

    May 26th 2019

    Not really a good surfing beach but does have some good waves when the conditions allow. Good enough for body boarding. Very nice sand and the water is shallow as it is a flat beach.