Cornwall Beach Guide

Polstreath Beach

Location:
Mid Cornwall
Description:
Polstreath is a wide sand and pebble beach which is reached via the coast path from Mevagissey. Parking, facilities and toilets are at Mevagissey.
Safety:
No details available. See Beach Safety Guide.
Access:
It takes approximately 30 minutes to walk from the Mevagissey car parks to Polstreath Beach, the route is unsuitable for disabled access. Final access to Polstreath Beach is via steep steps.
Dogs:
Dogs allowed all year at Polstreath.
Directions:
Mevagissey is 6 miles from St Austell. Approach St Austell on the A390 and at St Austell turn onto the Mevagissey Road the B3273. Follow the B3273 to Mevagissey and park at Mevagissey. Walk the coast path north of the harbour to Polstreath Beach.
Post Code:
PL26 6SB.
Parking:
4 car parks at Mevagissey.
Toilets:
3 toilets at Mevagissey.
Facilities:
Shops & cafés at Mevagissey.
Activities:
None.
Nearby Alternative Beaches:
Gorran Haven (3 miles, sandy beach, dog friendly, disabled access)
Portmellon (1 mile, sandy cove)
Pentewan (2 miles, large sandy beach)
Porthpean (4 miles, sandy beach)
polstreath large map