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| Description:Portholland
beach is a large pleasant sandy beach joining the two hamlets
of East and West Portholland. Some rock pools. Limited parking.
There is level access to the beach at West Portholland and
a slipway to the beach at East Portholland |
Directions:Portholland is about 9 miles from St Austell. Portholland
can be difficult to find and there are a number of different
routes. Approaching from the east the easiest route is probably
the B3273. At St Austell take the B3273 for Mevagissey. Shortly
after Pentewan turn right on the Gorran Haven road. About
a mile before Gorran Churchtown, turn right onto the road
to Caerhays. Follow the road through the hamlet of Rescassa.
At the next junction turn right and follow the road to Caerhays
Castle and Porthluney Cove. Continue on this road past Porthluney
and then turn left and follow the road down to Portholland |
Parking:A small car park at East Portholland (about 30 spaces)
and a few parking spaces at West Portholland |
Toilets:Yes, at East Portholland |
Facilities:None |
Activities:None |
Safety:Risk of rock falls from the cliffs |
Dogs:Dogs allowed all year at Portholland |
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