Beaches · South West England
Porthpean Beach
Also known as: Treth Porthbian
In or near Charlestown.
Porthpean Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Porthpean 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 2.5 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
Porthpean Beach is a beach located in St Austell Bay, South-West England, with the postcode PL26. It is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall. The beach is also known by its Cornish name, Treth Porthbian.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3235, -4.7656
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St Austell Bay
- Postcode
- PL26 6AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: w903026640 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Lower Porthpean
Historic churches · 0.1 km
St Levan’s Church, Porthpean
Historic churches · 0.4 km
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Beaches · 0.6 km
Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre
Campsites · 0.7 km
Sea Waterfall
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Sea Waterfall
Waterfalls · 0.8 km
Old Mine
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Charlestown
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
Charlestown Harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.1 km
Pier House Hotel
Restaurants · 1.1 km
Harbour Piers and Quays including Inner Basin
Marinas · 1.1 km
Silvermine Beach
Beaches · 1.1 km
Nearby
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Lower Porthpean
Lower Porthpean (Cornish: Porthbian Woles) is a coastal hamlet in Cornwall, England, UK. It is close to Higher Porthpean and one mile (1.6 km) south of St Austell.
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St Levan’s Church, Porthpean
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Sea Waterfall
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Places to stay
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Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre
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Places to eat & drink
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Methodist Chapel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthpean Beach?
- Porthpean Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6AX), in the parish of St Austell Bay.
- What is Porthpean Beach?
- Porthpean Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Porthpean Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6AX.
- Is Porthpean Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Porthpean Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Porthpean Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Porthpean Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porthpean Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6AX.