Beaches · South West England
Porthminster Beach
In or near Lelant.
Porthminster 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 Ives · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Porthminster 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 Ives parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area TR26.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porthminster Beach is a beach located in St. Ives, South-West England, with the postcode TR26. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2091, -5.4751
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ives
- Postcode
- TR26 2DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: w304190684 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthminster Beach?
- Porthminster Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR26 2DR), in the parish of St. Ives.
- What is Porthminster Beach?
- Porthminster Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Porthminster Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR26 2DR.
- Is Porthminster Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Porthminster Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Porthminster Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Porthminster Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porthminster Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR26 2DR.