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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches · South West England

Perranporth Beach

In or near Perranporth.

Free admission4.8 · 171 Google reviews

Perranporth Beach — beach in Cornwall, England, UK.

Perranporth Beach, beaches in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Newlyn Halt · 7.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Perranporth Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Camborne and Redruth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newlyn Halt, about 7.8 km away. Postcode area TR6.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Penhale Dunes SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Truro and Newquay Railway was a Great Western Railway line in Cornwall, England, designed to keep the rival London and South Western Railway (LSWR) out of the west of the county. The line was completed in 1905 and closed in 1963.

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Coordinates
50.3488, -5.1547
District
Cornwall
Parish
Perranzabuloe
Postcode
TR6 0FJ
Parliamentary constituency
Camborne and Redruth
Nearest railway station
Newlyn Halt7.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Perranporth Museum

Perranporth Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Perranporth Cp & Touring Park

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Where to eat & stay near Perranporth Beach

Places to stay

Perran Beach - geograph.org.uk - 2590803📷 5

Hostels · South West England

Droskyn Lookout

Droskyn Lookout — a hostel in england south west.

droskynlookout.com
Chimney, Morwenna Gardens, Perranporth - geograph.org.uk - 4871408📷 5

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Perranporth Cp & Touring Park

Perranporth Cp & Touring Park — a campsite in england south west.

The Church of St Michael at Perranporth - geograph.org.uk - 5387887📷 5

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Liskey Hill Holiday Park

Liskey Hill Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.

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Sunset over Bawden Rocks, seen from Perran Bay - geograph.org.uk - 4145617📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Perran Sands Holiday Camp

Perran Sands Holiday Camp — a campsite in england south west.

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Tollgate Farm Caravan & Camping

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Seven Stars

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Kings Arms

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Perranporth Beach?
Perranporth Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR6 0FJ), in the parish of Perranzabuloe.
What is Perranporth Beach?
Perranporth Beach — beach in Cornwall, England, UK.
How do I get to Perranporth Beach?
The nearest railway station is Newlyn Halt, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR6 0FJ.
Is Perranporth Beach a protected site?
Yes — Perranporth Beach is part of the Penhale Dunes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Perranporth Beach free to visit?
Yes, Perranporth Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Perranporth Beach?
The nearest railway station is Newlyn Halt, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR6 0FJ.