Portheras Cove
Portheras Cove is composed of fine, white sand mostly from seashells with areas of boulders either side.
For decades, sharp fragments of metal from a shipwreck were buried in the sand but this was finally cleared in 2004 although it's possible that an odd fragment may still be buried deeply and could be excavated by a violent winter storm.
There's a small beach at high tide which expands by up to five times at low tide which includes rocks to the left side of the beach joining it to Boat Cove. The cliffs are unstable and prone to dropping rocks onto the beach so staying clear of them when choosing a spot to sit is extremely wise.
Rip currents and beach breaks are common so this combined with the remote location and no lifeguard cover makes it not a very safe beach for swimming, particularly if there is any surf.
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- Tide times
- Beach info
- Map
- Dogs: allowed all year
Circular walks visiting Portheras Cove
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4.0 miles/6.5 km - Moderate
Pendeen to Portheras Cove
Pendeen to Portheras Cove
4.0 miles/6.5 km - Moderate
A circular walk from Pendeen via the Geevor and Levant mines to the lighthouse at Pendeen Watch, returning via the white, sandy beach at Portheras Cove.
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7.1 miles/11.5 km - Moderate
Portheras Cove and Chûn Quoit
Portheras Cove and Chûn Quoit
7.1 miles/11.5 km - Moderate
A circular walk along the coast to the white, sandy beach of Portheras Cove and across the Penwith Moors to a prehistoric tomb the age of the Egyptian Pyramids
Download the iWalk Cornwall app and use the QR scanner within the app to find out more about any of the walks above.