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Mousehole is a classic, unspoilt Cornish village where some traditional fishing vessels have given way to pleasure craft. The village is well known for its charms and was once described by the poet Dylan Thomas as the loveliest village in England.
The beach is situated inside the harbour walls, making it very sheltered. There is a small, sandy beach in part of the harbour, which is popular with families. The beach has two sections that become separated towards high tide. The slightly larger stretch lies right in front of the village, and the other on the far side of the harbour. Both sections are equally nice and safe.
The sand on the beach is surprisingly abundant, and there are claims that it was shipped in from Padstow. However, its origin does not detract from the pleasant experience of visiting the beach. Despite the village being busy in the summer, the beach rarely gets crowded, partly due to the limited parking available, which tends to fill up quickly.
The beach is easily accessible, and its sheltered location makes it an ideal spot for families. However, visitors should be aware that parking can be limited, especially during peak season.
Mousehole Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Harbour Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 30mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 23mph |  |
The tide at Mousehole Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:51 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:34 PM.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There is a small car park next to the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles north as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Mousehole
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SW469263
Coordinates: 50°4'58"N 5°32'20"W
Mapcode: GBR DXPG.KN6
What 3 Words: saddens.confusion.winners
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: Penzance
Nearest postcode: TR19 6RS
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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