Beaches · South West England
Samphire Beach
In or near Polperro.
Samphire Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Richard Law — 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
- Looe · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Samphire Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Looe, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area PL13.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Samphire Beach is a beach located in Looe, South-West England, within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This designation highlights its natural significance and scenic value. The beach is known for its coastal views and diverse marine life.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3391, -4.4710
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Looe
- Postcode
- PL13 2HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: w367006561 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Samphire Beach?
- Samphire Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 2HZ), in the parish of Looe.
- What is Samphire Beach?
- Samphire Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Samphire Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 2HZ.
- Is Samphire Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Samphire Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Samphire Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Samphire Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Samphire Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 2HZ.