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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
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Chance of rain | 85% |
Max temp. | 19°C |
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Chance of rain | 86% |
Min temp. | 16°C |
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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
Approximately 500 car pay and display parking spaces are available including disabled spaces.
Dogs are allowed but please keep under control and on a lead.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Good water quality
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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
less than a mile south as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
less than a mile north as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
Location: Gorran Haven
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SX013416
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: St. Goran
Nearest postcode: PL26 6JJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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