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A long sand & shingle beach starting at the fishing port of Porthleven and stretching three miles south east to the Loe Bar and Gunwalloe Fishing Cove |
 Directions:Porthleven is 3 miles from Helston and 18 miles from Truro. Approach Helston on the A394 from the east or west. Alternatively drive to Redruth on the A30 and at Redruth take the B3297 to Helston. At Helston follow the A394 around the outskirts of the town and then turn left at a roundabout onto the B3304 |
Parking:1 small car park in Porthleven and 1 small car park on the outskirts of Porthleven. |
Toilets:Yes, by the pier |
Facilities:Shops, cafe's, restaurants |
Activities:None |
Safety:Normally safe to swim along the beach by the sea wall at Porthleven but there can be a heavy shore break at times, which can be dangerous. There are lifeguards in summer at Porthleven, with a red flag system (which is said to be erratic). Note that the beach shelves steeply at Porthleven. Swimming is said to be dangerous at Loe Bar and Gunwalloe. Thanks to Paul for his report Paul's Report |
Dogs:Dogs allowed all Year at Loe Bar and Gunwalloe Fishing Cove, but banned Easter Day to October 1 at Porthleven |
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