Beaches around the area
Neighbourhoods
Charlestown Beaches
Private beach only accessed via the houses around the area. No car park so it tends to be a quieter beach
Duporth – 0.4miles from Charlestown. A sandy beach with interesting geology. This can only be reached by walking along the coast path. Please note the coast path is currently closed, a diversion is in place which is signposted. This takes you along the road from Charlestown to Lower Porthpean where you can re-join the coast path. There are no facilities or lifeguard on this beach. DOG FRIENDLY.
Duporth Bay
Duporth BayPrivate beach only accessed via the houses around the area. No car park so it tends to be a quieter beach
Duporth – 0.4miles from Charlestown. A sandy beach with interesting geology. This can only be reached by walking along the coast path. Please note the coast path is currently closed, a diversion is in place which is signposted. This takes you along the road from Charlestown to Lower Porthpean where you can re-join the coast path. There are no facilities or lifeguard on this beach. DOG FRIENDLY.
Porthpean – 0.8miles. Porthpean is probably the best of St Austell's beaches, although a little on the small side. Backed by steep tree-topped cliffs and with clear, azure water this sandy beach can have a feel of the Mediterranean on the right day. Being relatively sheltered and easy to get to Porthpean beach is popular with families. During the summer there is a cafe and shop on the beach and toilets. Despite its popularity there are no lifeguards on duty here, although swimming is generally considered safe. Porthpean beach is well-suited for various water-based activities with its calm, clear waters and easy access. Kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing and snorkelling are all popular here. The beach is also home to Porthpean Sailing Club and a slipway allows easy access to the water. Jet skiing, however, is not allowed on the beach. The cliffs to the east are used by nesting birds, and there are lots of rock pools to the west. There is a large, privately owned car park. Toilets and snack bar on the promenade. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON FROM 1ST JULY-31ST AUGUST/10.00AM-6.OOPM.
Porthpean Beach Road
Porthpean Beach RoadPorthpean – 0.8miles. Porthpean is probably the best of St Austell's beaches, although a little on the small side. Backed by steep tree-topped cliffs and with clear, azure water this sandy beach can have a feel of the Mediterranean on the right day. Being relatively sheltered and easy to get to Porthpean beach is popular with families. During the summer there is a cafe and shop on the beach and toilets. Despite its popularity there are no lifeguards on duty here, although swimming is generally considered safe. Porthpean beach is well-suited for various water-based activities with its calm, clear waters and easy access. Kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing and snorkelling are all popular here. The beach is also home to Porthpean Sailing Club and a slipway allows easy access to the water. Jet skiing, however, is not allowed on the beach. The cliffs to the east are used by nesting birds, and there are lots of rock pools to the west. There is a large, privately owned car park. Toilets and snack bar on the promenade. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON FROM 1ST JULY-31ST AUGUST/10.00AM-6.OOPM.
Large shelving sandy beach. one of the largest
Carloyn Bay (Crinnis Beach)– 1.5miles. Set at the heart of St Austell Bay, Carlyon Bay is a stretch of almost 2 miles of coarse sand. It isn't really sand but "stent", a mixture of waste from the tin and china clay industries - if you look closely, you will see it is made up of large grains of grey quartz with the odd grain of tourmaline grey. The section of beach here is divided into three sections - Crinnis, Shorthorn and Polgaver. Crinnis is the part most people refer to as Carlyon Bay. Back in the day Carlyon Bay was St Austell's best-known beach. Much of this was due to "Cornwall Coliseum", a huge entertainment venue that sat rather unsympathetically on the beach. Despite attracting many big-name performers over the years, the Coliseum closed its doors for the last time in 2003. Over recent years there have been plans to redevelop the site including a £200 million complex. However, work has never really started as the project has be marred with objections. Large car parks close to beach. NO DOGS ALLOWED FROM 1ST APRIL-30TH SEPTEMBER.
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Carlyon Bay
Large shelving sandy beach. one of the largest
Carloyn Bay (Crinnis Beach)– 1.5miles. Set at the heart of St Austell Bay, Carlyon Bay is a stretch of almost 2 miles of coarse sand. It isn't really sand but "stent", a mixture of waste from the tin and china clay industries - if you look closely, you will see it is made up of large grains of grey quartz with the odd grain of tourmaline grey. The section of beach here is divided into three sections - Crinnis, Shorthorn and Polgaver. Crinnis is the part most people refer to as Carlyon Bay. Back in the day Carlyon Bay was St Austell's best-known beach. Much of this was due to "Cornwall Coliseum", a huge entertainment venue that sat rather unsympathetically on the beach. Despite attracting many big-name performers over the years, the Coliseum closed its doors for the last time in 2003. Over recent years there have been plans to redevelop the site including a £200 million complex. However, work has never really started as the project has be marred with objections. Large car parks close to beach. NO DOGS ALLOWED FROM 1ST APRIL-30TH SEPTEMBER.
Charlestown has two beaches - both either side of the harbour. At high tide some people fish off the harbour wall - always nice to see in the evening
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Charlestown
Charlestown has two beaches - both either side of the harbour. At high tide some people fish off the harbour wall - always nice to see in the evening
Sightseeing
Charlestown
Note the difference between high and low tide.....
beaches further a field - 30 mins away
Large beach particulary at low tide. Dog friendly too. Generally very good for surfing or bodyboarding
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Watergate Bay
Watergate BayLarge beach particulary at low tide. Dog friendly too. Generally very good for surfing or bodyboarding
Porthluney Bay
30 minute drive from St Austell or 40 mins if take the windy roads! A different part of cornwall and well worth a look. At low tide the small beach is beautiful and so picturesque. Tatums coffee shop and toilets is a good pit stop for those walkers too
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Portscatho Beach
30 minute drive from St Austell or 40 mins if take the windy roads! A different part of cornwall and well worth a look. At low tide the small beach is beautiful and so picturesque. Tatums coffee shop and toilets is a good pit stop for those walkers too