Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Polstreath Beach

Polstreath Beach

Recommended by 74 hikers out of 75

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cornwall National Landscape

Save

Location: Mevagissey, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Polstreath Beach

4.7

(17)

hikers

1. Heligan & Pentewan loop from Mevagissey — Cornwall

10.4km

02:52

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.7

(16)

124

hikers

2. Polstreath Beach – View of Pentewan Sands loop from St Austell

25.6km

07:23

640m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

4.9

(15)

151

hikers

3. Mevagissey Harbour – Polstreath Beach loop from Pentewan

5.92km

01:46

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Tips

Edvard

June 15, 2018

Located about a quarter of a mile up the coast from the working harbour of Mevagissey is Polstreath beach. Despite its proximity to this busy fishing village, Polstreath remains relatively quiet. This is in part due to the difficulty in accessing the beach which involves walking along the South West Coast Path and descending around 200 steep steps to reach the cove below.

The beach itself is around 200 metres (656 ft) long with shingle leading to sand. It is an attractive cover with shelter from the wind provided by the cliffs behind and an assortment of rocky outcrops break up the beach at higher tides.

Michelle

October 14, 2021

Polstreath Beach is a nice place to rest along the coast path. It’s accessible from the coastal path from Mevagissey.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 0 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 19 October

16°C

14°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 39.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Mevagissey, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Polstreath Beach

1. Heligan & Pentewan loop from Mevagissey — Cornwall

2. Polstreath Beach – View of Pentewan Sands loop from St Austell

3. Mevagissey Harbour – Polstreath Beach loop from Pentewan

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️