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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.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 19% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 60% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
The tide at Penzance Mounts Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:49 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 10:23 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No information available
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
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
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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