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Porthzennor Cove is a scenic coastal location situated on the South West Coast Path between St Just and St Ives in Cornwall.
Porthzennor Cove is located on the South West Coast Path, between St Just and St Ives, and to the east of Zennor Head. The cove boasts a rugged, rocky coastline with panoramic seascape views, making it an ideal destination for coastal walkers to explore. It is also a short distance from the village of Zennor.
While Porthzennor Cove itself is a lesser-known location, the nearby town of St Ives offers a range of attractions and activities. One of the four main beaches in St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, is a popular holiday destination for families during the summer. The beach features golden expanses of sand, excellent water quality, and a full lifeguard service during the summer months. The beach is also popular with surfers, particularly during the winter months when the waves are larger.
The Porthmeor Beach Café, located on the beach front, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with snacks and drinks available to take away. The nearby Tate St Ives gallery, which opened in 1993, features modern and contemporary art exhibitions. The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is also nearby, and there are plenty of shops, pubs, and trendy cafes within walking distance of the beach.
It is worth noting that Porthmeor Beach has restricted access for dogs during the summer months, but they are allowed between October and April.
Porthzennor Cove is on the Penwith Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Cove Rock
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Chance of rain | 17% |
Min temp. | 12°C |
(feels like | 13°C) |
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Chance of rain | 48% |
Max temp. | 18°C |
(feels like | 15°C) |
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The tide at Porthzennor Cove is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 2:21 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:59 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
16.8°C
Car park in Zennor, below the Tinners Arms, with a walk to the cove (there are a choice of routes to reach the cove).
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (4.1 miles)
Cornwall Coast Path (4.4 miles)
Geevor Tin Mine (5.6 miles)
Lands End Cycle Hire (5.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 7 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
Location: Zennor
Location type: Rural
Nearest village: Nancledra
OS Grid: SW451392
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Zennor
Nearest postcode: TR26 3BZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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