Beaches · South West England
Par Sands
In or near Charlestown.
Par Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Par Sands is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area PL24.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Par Sands is a beach located in South-West England, within the parish of Tywardreath and Par. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall. The beach offers a scenic coastal environment, appealing to visitors seeking a natural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3428, -4.6955
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Tywardreath and Par
- Postcode
- PL24 2AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: w917173856 (ODbL)
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Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel
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Tregaminion Church
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel
Chapels · 1.6 km
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Historic churches · 1.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Par Sands?
- Par Sands is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2AS), in the parish of Tywardreath and Par.
- What is Par Sands?
- Par Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Par Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2AS.
- Is Par Sands a protected site?
- Yes — Par Sands is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Par Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Par Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Par Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2AS.