Beaches · South West England
Sharrow Beach
In or near St Germans.
Sharrow 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 Germans · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sharrow 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 South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Germans, about 6.2 km away. Postcode area PL10.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rame Head & Whitsand Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sharrow Beach, located in South-West England within the parish of St. John, is part of the Rame Head & Whitsand Bay Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The beach offers a natural coastal environment, notable for its scenic views and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3480, -4.2602
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. John
- Postcode
- PL10 1JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- St Germans — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: w225176332 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sharrow Beach?
- Sharrow Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL10 1JW), in the parish of St. John.
- What is Sharrow Beach?
- Sharrow Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sharrow Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Germans, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL10 1JW.
- Is Sharrow Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Sharrow Beach is part of the Rame Head & Whitsand Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sharrow Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Sharrow Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sharrow Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Germans, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL10 1JW.