Beaches · South West England
Shorthorn Beach
In or near Charlestown.
Shorthorn Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — 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
- Par · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shorthorn 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 Par, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area PL24.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shorthorn Beach is a beach located in St. Blaise, South-West England, with the postcode PL24. It is part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), recognised for its scenic coastal landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3381, -4.7226
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Blaise
- Postcode
- PL24 2FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: w99855075 (ODbL)
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Historic churches · 1.1 km
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Par Market
Farmers’ markets · 1.3 km
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The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Par River, Cornwall
Museums · 1.5 km
Par, Cornwall
Historic churches · 1.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shorthorn Beach?
- Shorthorn Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2FA), in the parish of St. Blaise.
- What is Shorthorn Beach?
- Shorthorn Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shorthorn Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2FA.
- Is Shorthorn Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Shorthorn Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shorthorn Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Shorthorn Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shorthorn Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2FA.