Pentewan harbour is entirely cut off from the sea after the clay export industry here dried up in favour of nearby Charlestown and Par. It was also used for pilchard fishing which is now similarly inactive.

There is a post office and shops plus a large caravan park where holiday makers can make the most of the wide sand on Pentewan beach.

Nigel

March 21, 2021

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not very technical and a lot of walkers

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Elevation 50 m

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Tuesday 14 April

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92 %

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Location: Pentewan Valley, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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