Pentewan Sands is a beach in Cornwall, England.

The picturesque beach at Pentewan Sands stretches for a blissful half a mile and is kept pristine due to it being owned by the holiday park nearby. As it looks out onto St Austell Bay it’s sheltered from any strong winds or waves, creating perfect conditions for a variety of watersports. All in all, it’s just an incredible beach experience! At the northern end lies the old harbor of Pentewan Village. Even though it’s been cut off from the sea, the harbor still oozes maritime charm and is really enjoyable to walk around.

Are there lifeguards on Pentewan Sands?

Pentewan Sands is not a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Cornwall are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at Pentewan Sands including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Pentewan Sands?

So – is Pentewan Sands, Cornwall dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Pentewan Sands.

Dogs are not permitted on the beach between April 1st and November 1st.

Is there parking at Pentewan Sands?

There is parking availabile at Pentewan Sands.

At the rear of the beach is a large pay car park.

Pentewan Sands Location

The nearest postcode location for Pentewan Sands is: PL26 6BT
The OS Grid Reference for Pentewan Sands is: SX 0193 4683
The nearest town to Pentewan Sands is: St Austell

Pentewan Sands Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”PL26 6BT” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Pentewan Sands – Additional Information

☑️ Great for Surfing
☑️ Toilets

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