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Tregantle Long Sands is situated between Sharrow Point and Tregonhawke, with Freathy joining at low tide. The beach can be accessed via a narrow cliff path, which may not be suitable for everyone.
The beach is a long stretch of sand with rocky outcrops, backed by Ministry of Defence property, including an army base. Tregantle Fort overlooks the beach, and access is occasionally prohibited when the firing range is in use, indicated by red flags.
The beach is mainly used by locals and is popular with families looking for an unspoilt rural beach. However, visitors are warned to beware of high tide, when this part of the coast splits into many smaller coves. Additionally, access may be restricted due to military activities.
Nearby, Finnygook, a small south-facing shingle beach in Portwrinkle, offers a different beach experience. At low tide, a sandy beach is exposed with rocky outcrops perfect for rockpooling. The beach also features an old WWII Pill Box and a beach café, the Jolly Roger.
The area has a rich history, with fishing once being the main industry in Portwrinkle. The beach and surrounding areas were also involved in smuggling, with local legend saying that the ghost of notorious smuggler Silas Finn still haunts the beaches of Portwrinkle.
Shingle Rock
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 26mph | |
The tide at Tregantle Long Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:27 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:40 PM.
Detailed weather and tides »There is a car park above the beach, just west of Freathy.
Daily - 9th July - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles west as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 29 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 30 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 30 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 30 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 30 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 31 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
Location: Lower Tregantle
Location type: Village
Nearest village: Freathy
OS Grid: SX384527
Coordinates: 50°21'8"N 4°16'17"W
Mapcode: GBR NQ.W0MM
What 3 Words: speedily.aquatics.populate
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: Antony
Nearest postcode: PL11 3AZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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