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South West England

Porthcothan Beach

South West England

Porthcothan Beach

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Porthcothan Beach

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Location: St. Eval, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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October 11, 2023

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Like so many of Cornwall's bays, what looks like a small beach at high tide opens out into a huge place when the tide goes out. There are lots of rock formations to explore at low tide with a smaller inlet to the south west also opening up to become part of the beach when the sea is out. Do check tide times carefully though before walking along the beach so you don't get cut off by the rising water.

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View of Bedruthan Steps – Porthcothan Beach loop from Mawgan Porth

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: St. Eval, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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