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Penzance Mounts Bay

(Penzance Harbour Beach, Eastern Green Beach)

Cornwall, England


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Penzance Mounts Bay, also known as Marazion, is a popular beach destination on the south coast of Cornwall, offering a range of sandy resorts and scenic views.

Penzance Mounts Bay is located on the south coast of Cornwall and features an expanse of hard sand backed by coastal protection walls of granite. The beach is a favourite among walkers, with stunning views of St Michael's Mount. A cycle path runs along the back of the beach, providing a scenic route for cyclists.

There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherry Town, Penzance, Heliport, and Marazion. All the beaches in the area are sandy resorts backed by sea defences. Penzance beach is approximately 530 metres wide and offers a range of activities, including swimming and sunbathing.

Eastern Green is a sheltered sand and shingle beach located close to Penzance, accessed via a concrete footpath from the bus station. The beach follows the curve of Mount’s Bay to Long Rock and is popular with locals due to its clean water and safe swimming conditions.

For those looking for a long stretch of sand to explore, Eastern Green Beach is part of a larger stretch of sand that runs from west Chy-an-Dour in Penzance to Marazion. This beach offers panoramic views, ample opportunities for beachcombing, and sunbathing, making it the perfect spot for a day of coastal exploration.

The beaches in Penzance Mounts Bay are characterised by their hard sand and granite coastal protection walls. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, with a cycle path running along the back of the beach. The beaches offer stunning views of St Michael's Mount and provide a range of activities, including swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing.

Penzance Mounts Bay is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 17 September

Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 17mph
Tomorrow (Friday)
Chance of rain 18%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 19mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Penzance Mounts Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:48 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:35 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Chyandour, Penzance

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SW478308

Coordinates: 50°7'25"N 5°31'43"W

Mapcode: GBR DXQC.49J

What 3 Words: item.clicker.gravitate

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: TR18 3LQ

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