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Portholland Beach

Cornwall, England


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Portholland Beach is a popular destination for those seeking a traditional British beach experience, offering a unique combination of sandy shores, rock pools, and stunning cliffside scenery.

Portholland Beach is a large sandy bay situated in a picturesque location surrounded by cliffs. At low tide, the beach is made up of two separate beaches, East and West Portholland, which join together to form a wide stretch of sand. This expansive beach is ideal for families, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for a day out.

The beach offers a range of activities and features that make it an attractive destination for visitors. The water is safe for swimming, and the beach is also home to numerous rock pools, which are perfect for exploring and discovering marine life. In addition to these natural attractions, locals often offer refreshments, including tea and cakes, adding to the beach's charm and hospitality.

Portholland Beach is on The Roseland Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 September

Today
Chance of rain 26%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 85%
Min temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 14mph

The tide at Portholland Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:15 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:43 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Portholland

Location type: Rural

Nearest village: Portloe

OS Grid: SW959411

Coordinates: 50°14'7"N 4°51'45"W

Mapcode: GBR ZS.KB0H

What 3 Words: command.otter.triangles

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: Veryan

Nearest postcode: PL26 6NA

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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