Porth Kidney is a beach in Cornwall, England.

Porth Kidney is a magnificent beach situated at the opening of the Hayle estuary, providing a stunning and serene atmosphere. With its north-facing orientation and dangerous river currents, this beach is also great for adrenaline-packed surfers! With a two-mile walk to St Ives and an easy access from the village of Lelant at low tide, Porth Kidney is a great destination for a unique beach experience.

Are there lifeguards on Porth Kidney?

Porth Kidney is 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 Porth Kidney including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Porth Kidney?

So – is Porth Kidney, Cornwall dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Porth Kidney.

This beach may have restrictions in place from Easter to the end of Summer, but it is generally dog-friendly.

Is there parking at Porth Kidney?

There is parking availabile at Porth Kidney.

This location requires visitors to utilize the pay and display parking facilities.

Porth Kidney Location

The nearest postcode location for Porth Kidney is: TR26 3GN
The OS Grid Reference for Porth Kidney is: SW 5407 3843
The nearest town to Porth Kidney is: St Ives

Porth Kidney Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”TR26 3GN” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Porth Kidney – Additional Information

☑️ Great for Surfing

Missing or out-of-date info?

We do our best to keep all information about Porth Kidney up to date – but as you can imagine keeping info about all of the beaches in Cornwall up to date is quite an undertaking! If you spot an error or have some updated info about Porth Kidney please do get in touch 📥