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It is an open aspect beach which attracts moderate size surf. Upton Towans was the site of an explosives factory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is hence alternatively known as Dynamite Towans. It's now a nature reserve.
Upton Towans Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
Today | |
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Chance of rain | 79% |
Max temp. | 13°C |
(feels like | 9°C) |
Wind 29mph | |
Max UV Index |
Tonight | |
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Chance of rain | 48% |
Min temp. | 7°C |
(feels like | 2°C) |
Wind 34mph |
The tide at Upton Towans Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:38 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:29 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature: 11.9°C
Detailed weather and tides »Car park near to the beach - there is a charge.
Seasonal ban in place between 1st May and 30th September (8:00am-7:00pm) between Hayle River and Black Cliffs.
Beach cleaned regularly.
Lifeguard cover is provided at certain times.
Water quality not measured here
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South West Coast Path - Godrevy Head (2 miles)
Godrevy Head (2 miles)
Cornwall Coast Path (3.1 miles)
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (3.3 miles)
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All distances are approximate
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
just over a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 12 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
Location: Upton Towans
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SW570403
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Gwinear-Gwithian
Nearest postcode: TR27 5BH
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