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Gorran Haven Beach

(Gorran Haven Town Beach)

Cornwall, England


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Gorran Haven and Little Perhaver Beaches are two adjacent beaches located on the south coast of Cornwall, popular with tourists and holidaymakers as family-friendly destinations.

Gorran Haven Beach and Little Perhaver Beach are situated near St Austell on the South West Cornwall coast. Gorran Haven Beach is a small, east-facing sandy beach nestled in the heart of a charming fishing village, while Little Perhaver Beach is a sand and shingle beach that links up with Gorran Haven's main beach at low tide.

Gorran Haven Beach is partially sheltered by a historic stone quay, creating ideal conditions for swimming and water activities. The beach is approximately 290 metres wide and is backed partly by cliffs. While there's no lifeguard cover, the calm waters make it an excellent spot for families with children to enjoy the sea. At low tide, a huge sandy beach appears, making it a perfect spot on a sunny day.

Little Perhaver Beach is a sand and shingle beach that links up with Gorran Haven's main beach at low tide. It is a popular family beach and is used by tourists and holidaymakers.

Both beaches offer a range of facilities and activities, including:

* Public toilets and amenities conveniently located close to the beach

* Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding rentals during the summer season

* Fishing trips from the harbor or casting a line from the shore

* Delicious food options, including fish and chips, fresh cakes, and Cornish pasties

* Holiday cottages available to rent

* Boat trips for sightseeing and fishing

* Scenic cliff walks, including a visit to nearby Dodman Point with its Iron Age hillfort

Getting to the beach is easy, with a large car park just 300 meters up the road. The beach itself is accessible for all, with the road sloping gently down to the sand.

Gorran Haven Beach is on The Roseland Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Saturday 19 July

Today
Chance of rain 85%
Max temp. 19°C
(feels like 18°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 86%
Min temp. 16°C
(feels like 13°C)
Wind 22mph

The tide at Gorran Haven Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:26 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:37 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   17.6°C  

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  • Facilities

    Toilets Shops
  • Popular Activities

    Sunbathing Surfing Swimming Walking
  • Parking

    Approximately 500 car pay and display parking spaces are available including disabled spaces.

  • Dogs

    Dogs are allowed but please keep under control and on a lead.

  • Beach Cleaning

    Beach cleaned daily during the summer.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Good water quality

    Good water quality

Recommended holiday cottages near Gorran Haven Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Fowey to Mevagissey Ferry (1.9 miles)
Mevagissey Aquarium (1.9 miles)
Harbour Tavern (2 miles)
Aquila Charters (2 miles)
Mevagissey Museum (2 miles)
Mevagissey Harbour (2 miles)
Caerhays Castle (2.4 miles)
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (3.1 miles)
Lobbs Farm Shop (3.3 miles)
Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire (3.5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Gorran Haven

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SX013416

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Goran

Nearest postcode: PL26 6JJ

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