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Penzance Wherry Town Beach is characterised by an expanse of hard sand backed by coastal protection walls of granite. The beach offers stunning views of St Michael's Mount and is a favourite among walkers. A cycle path runs along the back of the beach, providing a scenic route for cyclists.
Mounts Bay is situated on the south coast of Cornwall, and Wherry Town Beach is one of four designated bathing waters located around the bay. The beach is approximately one kilometre wide and is flanked by the Newlyn River at its western end and the Larrigan River at its eastern end.
Public facilities are available at nearby beaches, including Marazion, Perranuthnoe, and Praa Sands. Wherry Town Beach is an ideal spot for families, with easy access from the promenade and a range of activities on offer, including watersports. The south west coast path runs along the beach front promenade, and there are also parking and facilities nearby.
Dogs are restricted from Wherry Town to Battery Rocks between 1st July and 31st August, 10am-6pm.
Penzance Wherry Town Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Pebbles
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 97% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 33mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 38% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Penzance Wherry Town Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:13 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:49 AM tomorrow.
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Food available
Toilets
There are three large car parks nearby for 600 cars with spaces for disabled people.
Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No information available
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles south as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
Location: Newlyn
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SW466293
Coordinates: 50°6'36"N 5°32'40"W
Mapcode: GBR DXPD.909
What 3 Words: dumpling.fits.metals
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 4NX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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