Polstreath

A quiet, secluded sand-and-shingle cove reached via a steep coast-path climb from Mevagissey, with no facilities of its own.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Lifeguard: none

Hazards: no lifeguard cover,steep coast-path access,sea covers most of the sand at high tide

Dogs

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Around 200 steep coast-path steps down to the cove make this unsuitable for buggies or less mobile visitors; no toilets or cafe on-site.

Fishing

No adequate exact source was found for species, tactics or safe tide stages. Do not inherit Mevagissey harbour, Portmellon or nearby headland claims.

Crabbing

unknown — No stable family crabbing area was verified.

Access & parking

Park in Mevagissey and follow the South West Coast Path; a long, steep climb down (and back up) to the cove. Sat-nav: PL26 6TH. Get directions →