Beaches · Cornwall · Porthleven Sands

Porthleven Sands,
shingle beach

Porthleven Sands is a shingle beach in Cornwall. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.

Location50.0763°N, 5.3058°W
Water quality (EA)Excellent
DogsRestricted now

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Dogs

Dogs prohibited 1 Jul – 31 Aug, 10am–6pm

Restriction in force now
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Water — EA Excellent

Designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.

EA Excellent
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Facilities

Car park · toilets · café · lifeguard (seasonal)

Difficult access road

Food & drink nearby

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Are dogs allowed on Porthleven Sands beach?

Dogs prohibited 1 Jul – 31 Aug, 10am–6pm

Is the sea clean at Porthleven Sands?

Porthleven Sands is a designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.

What facilities does Porthleven Sands beach have?

Porthleven Sands has a car park, toilets, a café, seasonal lifeguard cover.