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Portheras Cove

Cornwall, England


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Potheras is a rural unspoilt little cove, hidden away to the east of the lighthouse on Pendeen Watch.

It lies on the South West Coast Path. and is ideal for coastal walkers because it can only be accessed on foot.

Portheras Cove is on the Penwith Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Cove Sand

Weather and tides for Saturday 27 April

Tonight
Chance of rain 45%
Min temp. 8°C
(feels like 4°C)
Wind 13mph
Tomorrow (Sunday)
Chance of rain 36%
Max temp. 10°C
(feels like 7°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Portheras Cove is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:10 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:47 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.8°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Portheras Cove

Things to do and see in the area

Geevor Tin Mine (1.1 miles)
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (2.1 miles)
Cape Cornwall (3 miles)
Tour Cornwall - Day Tours (3.4 miles)
Tanglewood Wild Garden (3.4 miles)
Western Discoveries Day Tours (4.4 miles)
Kernow Coasteering (5.8 miles)
Newlyn Filmhouse (6.1 miles)
Cornwalls Great Escape Rooms Ltd (6.3 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Higher Bojewyan

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SW388357

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Just

Nearest postcode: TR19 7TU

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