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Polstreath Beach is a remote sandy beach, approximately 330 metres wide, backed by cliffs and accessed by a coastal path. The beach is a wide, sheltered, sand and shingle beach located a short walk along the coast path from Mevagissey.
Access to Polstreath is via the coast path and involves a long, steep climb, which makes the beach not suitable for wheelchairs or families with buggies.
Although there are no facilities directly on the beach, amenities are available in Mevagissey, only a short walk away.
The beach is generally good for swimming, although there is no lifeguard present.
Polstreath Beach is a scenic and tranquil spot, with a picturesque setting and peaceful atmosphere, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a more secluded beach experience in Cornwall.
Polstreath Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Shingle Rock
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 31mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 39% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Polstreath Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:50 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:48 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »Parking available at Megavissey.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
less than a mile south as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles south as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 2 miles south as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
Location: Tregiskey
Location type: Town
Nearest village: Mevagissey
OS Grid: SX017453
Coordinates: 50°16'28"N 4°47'1"W
Mapcode: GBR ZY.RSXM
What 3 Words: searched.engineers.outlines
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: Mevagissey
Nearest postcode: PL26 6TH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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