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Mousehole Beach

Cornwall, England

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Mousehole Beach, located in the picturesque Cornish village of Mousehole, is a charming and unspoilt destination that offers a unique beach experience.

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.

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Weather and tides for Monday 5 October

Today
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Max temperature 17°C
feels like 19°C
Wind 4mph
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Tonight
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Min temperature 13°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 3mph

The tide at Mousehole Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:56 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:45 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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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

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