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Penzance Wherry Town Beach

Cornwall, England


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Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall.

There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherry Town, Penzance, Heliport and Marazion. All the beaches are sandy resorts backed by sea defences. Wherry Town beach is approximately one kilometre wide. The Newlyn River flows onto the beach at the western end of Wherry Town and the Larrigan River flows onto the eastern end of the beach.

Penzance Wherry Town Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 19 March

Today
Chance of rain 60%
Max temp. 13°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 50%
Min temp. 11°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 13mph

The tide at Penzance Wherry Town Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:40 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:17 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Penzance Wherry Town Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Newlyn Filmhouse (0.4 miles)
Cornwalls Great Escape Rooms Ltd (0.5 miles)
Kernow Coasteering (0.5 miles)
Eureka Escape Cornwall (0.7 miles)
Mermaid Pleasure Trips (0.7 miles)
Marine Discovery (0.9 miles)
Mousehole Harbour (1.8 miles)
Lands End Cycle Hire (2.6 miles)
Western Discoveries Day Tours (3 miles)
Ocean High (3.1 miles)

Places to eat near Penzance Wherry Town Beach

Thai Moon (270 yards)
Jelberts (340 yards)
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar (370 yards)
Duke Street Cafe (350 yards)
Red Lion (220 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Newlyn

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SW466293

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: Penzance

Nearest postcode: TR18 4NX

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