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Charlestown Beach

Cornwall, England


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A sand and pebble beach to the east of the harbour.

Charlestown has a Georgian harbour that may be recognised from several film and television programmes. There are beaches either side of the harbour, of which the east beach is the larger.

Charlestown Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Featured in the Sunday Times best British beaches list.

Shingle Pebbles Rock

Weather and tides for Saturday 21 December

Today
Chance of rain 73%
Max temp. 13°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 18mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 66%
Min temp. 6°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 18mph

The tide at Charlestown Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:43 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:40 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   12.1°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Charlestown Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Historic Port of Charlestown (0.1 miles)
Pinetum Gardens (0.7 miles)
Cornwall Football Golf (1.1 miles)
St Austell Brewery (1.6 miles)
Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire (3.1 miles)
Wheal Martyn (3.2 miles)
Lobbs Farm Shop (4.1 miles)
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (4.1 miles)
Mevagissey Museum (4.4 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Charlestown

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SX040515

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St Austell Bay

Nearest postcode: PL25 3NX

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