Beaches · South West England
Polkirt Beach
In or near Mevagissey.
Polkirt Beach 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
- St Austell · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Polkirt Beach 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 St Austell, about 8.4 km away. Postcode area PL26.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Polkirt Beach is located in Mevagissey, South-West England, within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This beach is known for its scenic coastal views and natural surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2645, -4.7839
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Mevagissey
- Postcode
- PL26 6PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 8.4 km
Sources
- osm: w59712971 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Portmellon
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Mevagissey Marine Aquarium
Zoos & aquariums · 0.5 km
Mevagissey Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.5 km
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Marinas · 0.6 km
Stonesthrow
B&Bs · 0.6 km
Mevagissey Harbour
Marinas · 0.6 km
Mevagissey Museum
Museums · 0.6 km
World of Model Railways
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Mevagissey
Towns & cities · 0.7 km
Wigwam Glamping Cabins
Campsites · 0.7 km
Mevagissey War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Bodrugan
Literary houses · 0.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polkirt Beach?
- Polkirt Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6PH), in the parish of Mevagissey.
- What is Polkirt Beach?
- Polkirt Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polkirt Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6PH.
- Is Polkirt Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Polkirt Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Polkirt Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Polkirt Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polkirt Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6PH. It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency.