2021 Fal River Cornwall Area Guide Book

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EXPLORE
Portholland Porthcurnick Portscatho
A small sandy beach linking the two
coves of East and West Portholland.
Covered at high tide but some great
rockpooling at low tide. Level access to
the beach at West Portholland.
Near: Portholland On the map: J6 p123
Best conditions for a pleasant day:
Wind Direction: W, NW, N & NE
Avoid: Strong E, SE & S winds
Tide: Best Low Water +/- 4 Hrs
Parking: Limited
A wide sandy beach backed by lush
green fields and sheltered by steep cliffs
either side. Great rockpools at low tide
and a slipway.
Near: Portscatho On the map: G7 p122
Best conditions for a pleasant day:
Wind Direction: N, NW, W & SW
Avoid: Strong E, SE & S winds
Tide: Best Low Water +/- 4 Hrs
Parking: Portscatho car park , 5 mns walk
Public Toilets: In Portscatho
Mostly rocky but with many sandy
patches. Great for rock-pooling at low
tide. Set at the base of an attractive
fishing village with lots of amenities
such as shops, galleries and pubs.
Near: Portscatho On the map: F8 p122
Best conditions for a pleasant day:
Wind Direction: SE, S, SW, W & NW
Avoid: Strong E winds
Tide: Best Low Water +/- 3 Hrs
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Pendower/Carne Beach
Lunch on the beach
After a morning on the beach, head up
the hill and treat yourself to lunch at the
Nare Hotel’s “Quarterdeck’’ restaurant.
Looking out across Carne Beach
towards Nare Head, the Quarterdeck
has an excellent lunch menu including
a wide range of freshly caught sea food
that can be enjoyed together with
a glass of chilled rosé wine and the
spectacular view. A mile-long sandy
beach sheltered by the dominant Nare
Headland to the East. Great safe beach
for kids with flat soft sand and lots
of shelter.
Near: Veryan On the map: G7 p122
Best conditions for a pleasant day:
Wind Direction: NE, N, NW & W
Avoid: E, SE, S & SW winds
See Also:
The Nare Hotel: Page 94
Visit St Mawes: Page 49
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