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Beaches · South West England

Silvermine Beach

Also known as: Treth Hwel Arghans

In or near Charlestown.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Silvermine Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Silvermine Point - geograph.org.uk - 2833889

Caroline Tandy — 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 · 3.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Silvermine 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 3.4 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

Silvermine Beach, located in the Pentewan Valley of South-West England (postcode PL26), is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall. Also known as Treth Hwel Arghans, it offers a scenic coastal landscape typical of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.3133, -4.7648
District
Cornwall
Parish
Pentewan Valley
Postcode
PL26 6AZ
Parliamentary constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Nearest railway station
St Austell3.4 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Silvermine Beach

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Little Winnick Touring Park

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Campsites · South West England

The Meadows Campsite

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Hotels · South West England

Travelodge

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Cafés · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Silvermine Beach?
Silvermine Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6AZ), in the parish of Pentewan Valley.
What is Silvermine Beach?
Silvermine Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Silvermine Beach?
The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6AZ.
Is Silvermine Beach a protected site?
Yes — Silvermine Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Silvermine Beach free to visit?
Yes, Silvermine Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Silvermine Beach?
The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6AZ.