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Porthcurno

Exceptionally beautiful beach on a turquoise bay backed by granite cliffs.

Porthcurno, Cornwall, TR19 6JX

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Footsteps in the sand at Porthcurno beach, looking towards Logan Rock, Cornwall

Parking in the pay and display car park (not National Trust). Toilets are available next to the car park. Access to beach either by steep steps or sandy slope with rope handrail. If there are no RNLI flags on Porthcurno beach, there is no lifeguard service. Dogs not allowed on the beach, 1 July-31 August. Risk of rockfall from the cliffs.
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Accessible route to the beach use the sandy slope.
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Directions via Google Maps
By road
B3315 heading west from Newlyn or East from Land's End. From this road follow signs and turnings to Porthcurno. To find the entrance of the carpark - what3words: ///waged.maps.predict
Parking: large car park, not National Trust (charge including members)
Sat Nav: TR19 6JX
On foot
Porthcurno beach sits on the South West Coast path and is easily accessed from both directions from the coast path.
By bus
First Kernow bus services A1 and A3 stop at Porthcurno. Check First Kernow website for times.

A small dog on the lead standing at the beach

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Visiting Porthcurno with your dog

Visiting Porthcurno with your dog, read this article to find out everything you need to know.

The beach and crashing waves at Porthcurno, Cornwall

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Safety & what to expect at Porthcurno

Ensure everyone enjoys a safe visit to Porthcurno beach by following a few simple guidelines.

Walkers sat by a waterfall on the Afon Tarell river in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales

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