What is the water and sand quality of the Pentire Steps beach?

The Pentire Steps beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Pentire Steps beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pentire Steps beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Pentire Steps beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Pentire Steps beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.So the overall recommendation of the Pentire Steps beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Pentire Steps beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Pentire Steps beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Pentire Steps beach?

Pentire Steps beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pentire Steps beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pentire Steps beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Stacks is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Pentire Steps beach?

There are 791 places to stay in the Pentire Steps beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Pentire Steps beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=306271&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bedruthan Hotel & Spa</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2252949&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">White Ocean</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2012796&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">White Lodge Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2103430&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Golfer View-3</a></li></ul>

How far is the Pentire Steps beach from parking?

The Pentire Steps beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Pentire Steps beach?

There are 4 attractions near Pentire Steps beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Viewpoint located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Pentire Steps beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Pentire Steps beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pentire Steps beach (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Pentire Steps beach (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Pentire Steps beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Pentire Steps beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Pentire Steps beach with long multi bays

Photo of Pentire Steps beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Pentire Steps beach located in natural area

Pentire Steps beach

Mawgan Porth, United Kingdom

6.9

#379 out of 570 in England 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Trenance • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

4.5km

Sports Complex Fistral Beach

9.4 - Excellent 8.1km

Playground Lawns Car Park Playground

8.4km

Park The Japanese Garden

3.9km

Park Newquay Bay Resort

5.6km

Park National Trust - Trevose Headland

5.6km

National Park Stincking Cove

5.6km

Hiking Area Coastal path

6.2km

Park Trevose Head Heritage Coast

6.5km

Park Padstow Kitchen Garden

7.3km

Park Newquay Orchard

7.6km

Park The Rec

7.8km

Cafe Stacks

9.2 - Excellent 150m

Cafe Carnewas Tea Room

9.4 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant The Herring Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 1.4km

Cafe Wild Cafe

7.8 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Scarlet Hotel

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Tredragon Pizza

8 - Very good 1.8km

Cafe Porthcothan Bay Stores

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant N°42 Noodle Bar

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Supermarket Tesco Express

7.3km

Supermarket Trecerus industrial estate

7.3km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

7.8km

Grocery Store ALDI

7.9km

Supermarket Asda Newquay Supermarket

8km

Supermarket Tesco Express

8km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

8.2km

Convenience Store Premier

8.2km

Discount Store Poundland

8.3km

Tourist Attraction The Viewpoint

9.6 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Carnewas at Bedruthan

230m

Tourist Attraction Park Head

9.6 - Exceptional 470m

Tourist Attraction Skippers Cabin

8 - Very good 500m

Tourist Attraction Porth Mear Cottage

570m

Tourist Attraction Trescore Formerly Pentire Farm House

10 - Exceptional 580m

Tourist Attraction Seagull Tourist Park

8.4 - Very good 3.5km

Tourist Attraction St Merryn Church

9.8 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Trevose Head Lighthouse

5.9km

Amusement Center Camel Creek Family Adventure Park

7.2km

Aquarium Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

8.1km

Aquarium National Lobster Hatchery

8.6km

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About

Pentire Steps beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 89th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

7.6 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Trenance • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

4.5km

Sports Complex Fistral Beach

9.4 - Excellent 8.1km

Playground Lawns Car Park Playground

8.4km

Park The Japanese Garden

3.9km

Park Newquay Bay Resort

5.6km

Park National Trust - Trevose Headland

5.6km

National Park Stincking Cove

5.6km

Hiking Area Coastal path

6.2km

Park Trevose Head Heritage Coast

6.5km

Park Padstow Kitchen Garden

7.3km

Park Newquay Orchard

7.6km

Park The Rec

7.8km

Cafe Stacks

9.2 - Excellent 150m

Cafe Carnewas Tea Room

9.4 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant The Herring Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 1.4km

Cafe Wild Cafe

7.8 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Scarlet Hotel

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Tredragon Pizza

8 - Very good 1.8km

Cafe Porthcothan Bay Stores

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant N°42 Noodle Bar

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Supermarket Tesco Express

7.3km

Supermarket Trecerus industrial estate

7.3km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

7.8km

Grocery Store ALDI

7.9km

Supermarket Asda Newquay Supermarket

8km

Supermarket Tesco Express

8km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

8.2km

Convenience Store Premier

8.2km

Discount Store Poundland

8.3km

Tourist Attraction The Viewpoint

9.6 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Carnewas at Bedruthan

230m

Tourist Attraction Park Head

9.6 - Exceptional 470m

Tourist Attraction Skippers Cabin

8 - Very good 500m

Tourist Attraction Porth Mear Cottage

570m

Tourist Attraction Trescore Formerly Pentire Farm House

10 - Exceptional 580m

Tourist Attraction Seagull Tourist Park

8.4 - Very good 3.5km

Tourist Attraction St Merryn Church

9.8 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Trevose Head Lighthouse

5.9km

Amusement Center Camel Creek Family Adventure Park

7.2km

Aquarium Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

8.1km

Aquarium National Lobster Hatchery

8.6km

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Trenance • 5.5km from center

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Localities

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Transport

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Bus Station

Westways Filling Station • 8.4km

Train Station

Bodmin General • 22.7km

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