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is a pair of tiny hamlets, East and West, on the unspoilt Roseland coast, linked by a beach that the high tide covers over. Sheltered behind a sea wall and backed by rocky outcrops, it sits close to Caerhays and the family-friendly sands of Porthluney cove. This is a quiet, secluded stretch of Cornish shore.
Beach and cove guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Portholland is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.
Families, beach days, coast paths, rock pools and relaxed exploring.
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Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.
A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.
Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
The beach joins East and West Portholland. The beach is covered at high tide.
Caerhays
Caerhays is a private beach but is easily accessible. It is mainly pebbly.
Porthluney
Porthluney cove is situated under Caerhays castle. It is a lovely sandy beach with a large National Trust car park. It is a great beach for families.
Sea Fishing in this area
The whole of this area is well known for big bass catches. Also various flat fish and dogfish are caught here.
The headlands access is difficult in places and not really for the novice fisherman. For more experienced fisherman with climbing abilities, the headlands provide good fishing.
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