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Porthkidney Sands

Longstone, Cornwall

Porthkidney Sands, Longstone, Cornwall TR26

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About Porthkidney Sands

Porthkidney Sands is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Longstone, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
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Location

Nearby Attractions

Carbis Bay Coastal Village

tourism

Carbis Bay is a seaside resort and village in Cornwall, England. As a programmatic destination page, it works well as a hub for nearby beaches, walks, heritage sites, food spots and local itinerary links across CornwallMagazine.

0.9 km away

Lelant Beach

beach

Lelant Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Lelant, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

1.6 km away

St Uny's Church Lelant

historic

The ancient church of St Uny at Lelant occupies a spectacular position above the Hayle estuary on what was once the main western approach to Cornwall by sea. The churchyard's sand-blown setting, overlooking the estuary and Godrevy lighthouse, is among the most atmospheric in Cornwall. The church contains Norman elements and medieval bench ends of considerable quality.

1.6 km away

Porthminster Beach

beach

Porthminster Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near St Ives, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

2.1 km away

Hayle Towans

beach

Hayle Towans is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near The Towans, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

2.2 km away

Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden

arts

The studio and garden of Dame Barbara Hepworth, one of the twentieth century's greatest sculptors, is preserved almost exactly as it was at her death in 1975. Her monumental bronze and stone forms stand among mature subtropical planting in the garden, while her tools and unfinished works remain in the studio. An intensely moving encounter with a creative life.

2.3 km away

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