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Charlestown is situated on the south coast of Cornwall, surrounded by cliffs. The beach resort is approximately 290 metres wide and features a pebble and shingle beach.
The village of Charlestown is home to a Georgian harbour that has been featured in several film and television programmes. The harbour is currently home to a fleet of tall ships. There are two beaches either side of the harbour: a sand and stone beach to the east, known as Polmear Beach or Charlestown Beach, and a small pebble beach to the west.
Charlestown, originally the fishing village of Porthmeur (or West Polmear), was developed as a port in the 18th Century by Charles Rashleigh. The harbour and visitor attraction of Charlestown is one of Cornwall’s World Heritage Sites. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including snorkelling around Polmear Island and Appletree Point, and exploring the Shipwreck and Heritage Centre artefacts and diving museum.
The beach is dog free all year round, although the town has dog friendly attractions. Visitors can spend the day taking in the sites, admiring the tall ships, and enjoying a bite to eat at the Rashleigh Arms. Walkers can follow the South West Coast Path along the cliffs to nearby destinations, such as Duporth, Porthpean, and Crinnis Beach (Carlyon Bay). There are also two private slipways for launching small craft, such as kayaks, on an occasional basis.
Charlestown is also well known for being one of the main locations for the TV series Poldark.
Charlestown Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Shingle Pebbles Rock
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 27% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 80% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
The tide at Charlestown Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:20 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:43 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
There is a pay and display car park.
No dogs allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
Location: Charlestown
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SX040515
Coordinates: 50°19'52"N 4°45'18"W
Mapcode: GBR N1.XGDR
What 3 Words: tastings.difficult.figure
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: St Austell Bay
Nearest postcode: PL25 3NX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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