Season: winter
A rising tide was bringing in more kelp to Porthcurnick beach, a natural legacy of the recent storms that had gripped Cornwall’s coast. The benign conditions made a walk by the water a sheer pleasure, with gentle waves lapping against an unspoilt shore. The bright, low winter sun lit the back of the beach and its sedimentary geology as visitors and dog walkers gazed wistfully out to sea.
What the beach means to Kate and her family.
A winter morning on Porthcurnick beach.
Season: spring
Bright sunshine greeted me for this morning visit to Porthcurnick beach. A high tide played on the slipway and grey blue, viscous waves lapped the higher reaches of the beach, almost meeting a waterfall running down to the sea. The new spring growth on the headland was lime green against the low sun. It was a great start to the day.
With Alex and Matthew by the water at Porthcurnick beach.
A high tide in the morning.
Season: summer
Bright morning sunshine greeted me for this summer visit. The flat sea shone under the reflected sun and waves gently lapped the shore at this crescent-shaped beach. It was a time for dog walkers and strolling by the shore at the start of another day.
What the beach means to Alex.
With Joan, seeking solace on the beach.
Another beautiful morning on the Roseland Peninsula during the summertime in Cornwall.
Season: winter
This is the local beach for Rosevine, but there’s also a pleasant clifftop walk from here to Portscatho. The popular Hidden Hut café sits discreetly at the back of the beach and there’s a pleasant arc to the bay at low tide. There are rock pools to explore by the northern end of this beach and you can look across to Portscatho from the water’s edge to see the houses and small harbour lit by the morning sun.
The appeal of the beach and its location to Richard, a long way from the City.
A panoramic view of Porthcurnick beach, as seen from the shore.
Season: winter
It was a mild, gentle morning on the Roseland Peninsula for my winter return to Porthcurnick beach. A beach clean was in full swing, organised by the National Trust, and I was also able to learn from RSPB volunteer Jo about the successful program to re-introduce the cirl bunting to this area . You can approach Porthcurnick beach on foot from the north or south, usually the latter from the car park on the outskirts of Portscatho. There is a good view of Portscatho from the sea, showing how most of our Cornish villages are designed to be approached in this way. Convenient facilities can be found in nearby Portscatho.
Chatting to RSPB volunteer Jo at Porthcurnick beach.
My chat with local resident Sue at one of the regular beach cleans organised by the National Trust.
Porthcurnick beach, as seen from the slipway.
A glimpse of the marine ecosystem on a low tide at Porthcurnick beach.
Porthcurnick is very special to me. In 1947 we visited as a family and we camped in Farmer Teague’s field above the beach. It was wonderful. Now I am lucky enough to live near this beach by the sea, which I love.
Porthcurnick is a beautiful sandy beach where dogs are allowed all year, with rock pools for crabbing and of course the Hidden Hut for refreshments or feast nights.
Porthcurnick beach, very safe, easily accessible with plenty of parking nearby. Plenty of sand, particularly at low tide, and no dangerous currents or tides. Great place to take the lads pre-season rugby training. A five minute walk from the centre of Portscatho.