With golden sands, clear waters, palm trees blowing in the breeze and one of the warmest climates in Britain, you can easily forget you’re in England at Porthminster Beach. The Blue Flag awarded beach is renowned for safe swimming and is a firm favourite among locals and visitors alike.

Cadazan

October 4, 2018

Hiking

Beautiful family safe beach with a nice cafe and restaurant.

Natalie

October 30, 2023

Running

A short jog from St Ives station will bring you to Porthminster Beach. The sea is a gorgeous blue and the sand shines with a golden hue. As the palm trees sway in the wind you'll be forgiven for forgetting you're even in the UK.

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1. St Ives to Lelant via South West Coast Trail

11.5km

03:09

180m

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

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2. Carbis Bay from St Ives — Cornwall

5.32km

01:29

100m

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

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3. Knills Monument & Steeple Woods loop from St Ives — Cornwall

5.89km

01:43

170m

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

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Elevation 10 m

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Saturday 21 February

12°C

10°C

56 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Location: St. Ives, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Porthminster Beach

1. St Ives to Lelant via South West Coast Trail

2. Carbis Bay from St Ives — Cornwall

3. Knills Monument & Steeple Woods loop from St Ives — Cornwall

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