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Penhale Sands
Penhale Sands

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Penhale Sands, Perranporth, Cornwall

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Long golden, sandy beach backed by dunes.

Penhale Sands, together with Perran Sands and Perranporth Beach form a three mile stretch of golden sands. A large complex of sand dunes back the beaches and are fun to explore. Located in the dunes are the historic sites of St Pirans Cross and St Pirans Oratory. The beaches are popular with surfers and zoning is in place for water sports. Lifeguards are on duty between May and October.

What's on offer...

  • Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
  • Sandy
  • Toilets
  • Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
  • Dogs Allowed All Year (access may be restricted May to Sept)
  • Dunes
  • Canoeing
  • Parking available

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Penhale Sands
Perranporth
Cornwall