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Freathy Beach

(Whitsand Bay, Sharrow Beach)

Cornwall, England

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Freathy Beach, located in Cornwall, is a small, rural, and unspoilt beach that offers a unique experience for visitors.

Freathy Beach is a small, sandy beach with a large number of rocky outcrops. The beach is approximately 300 metres wide and is backed by steep cliffs. It is situated in Whitsand Bay on the south coast of Cornwall, near the village of Tregonhawke in East Cornwall. The beach is very popular with both locals and visitors.

The beach has easy access, with a car park and a small path and steps leading down to the beach. Visitors are advised to beware of high tide, when the beach divides into a number of small coves.

Freathy Beach is part of Whitsand Bay, a long stretch of sandy beach that runs from Rame Head to Portwrinkle. The area is popular with walkers of The South West Coast Path, which winds its way along the cliff tops. Whitsand Bay is also known for its surfing spot, although there are no facilities, and access to the beach can be difficult.

There are RNLI Lifeguards on duty along the beach between May and October, as there can be dangerous currents. Visitors are advised to look out for the red flags at the western end of Whitsand Bay beach, which is closed during Tregantle Fort firing range operation.

The beach is dog friendly all year round.

Freathy Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Monday 5 October

Today
Chance of rain %
Max temperature 19°C
feels like 21°C
Wind 6mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 4mph

The tide at Freathy Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:28 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:50 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Freathy

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SX396520

Coordinates: 50°20'46"N 4°15'18"W

Mapcode: GBR NQ.WJWB

What 3 Words: prank.scatter.speaking

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. John

Nearest postcode: PL10 1PS

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