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Poldhu Cove

A sandy sheltered beach with surf school on the west coast of the Lizard. A favourite amongst locals and visitors, surfers and wildlife watchers.

Poldhu Cove, Mullion, near Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7JB

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Sculpture on beach at Poldhu Cove, Cornwall

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By road
Take the A3083 south from Helston passing RNAS Culdrose. Continue over the roundabout on the A3083 towards Lizard, take the first right (sign posted Poldhu Cove). The car park is run by Cornwall Council with pay and display machines (coins only).
Parking: nearest 300 yards (not National Trust)
Sat Nav: For car park (not NT) use postcode TR12 7JB or what3words:///sometimes.looms.soggy
On foot
Poldhu is on the South West Coast Path approx 1.5 miles north of Mullion Cove.
By bus
Buses from Helston that go to Poldhu are: 37, 230 and the 251.
Poldhu Cove, Mullion, near Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7JB
01326222170
poldhucove@nationaltrust.org.uk

A visitor and their dog stand on the edge of the coast enjoying the view at Poldhu Cove, Cornwall

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Visiting Poldhu Cove with your dog

Discover the sandy beach of Poldhu Cove where dogs can enjoy the beach for ten months of the year and the nearby footpaths all year round.

A footpath alongside a wire fence through a moody landscape with hills in the distance

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Flying drones at our places

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Friends of Poldhu beach cleans

Get involved with a monthly beach clean with the Friends of Poldhu.

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