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Lelant, Cornwall

Porthkidney Sands

Lelant, Cornwall Sand

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Porth Kidney Sands
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THE BEACH

A little more about Porthkidney Sands

A large sandy beach backed by dunes, reached on foot rather than from a beachside car park.

UnderfootSandDog rulesPublished source availableSource read2026-10-25

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

Make the arrival easy.

Parking

The visitor service lists no nearby beach car park. Arrive on foot from Lelant station or the coast path near St Uny Church. [1]

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Getting onto the beach

Paths from Lelant and St Uny Church cross dunes and can include steps. Dogs need a lead on the church-to-beach path. [1]

Useful facilities

Toilets
The visitor service lists no facilities at the beach; plan stops in the village before walking. [1]

Bring drinking water and a bowl for your dog. A listed cafe does not automatically confirm that pet dogs can go inside.

Sources for arrival and facilities
  1. Visit Cornwall: Porth Kidney Sands ↗Source checked
  2. UK Hydrographic Office: ADMIRALTY EasyTide ↗Source checked

Published visitor information, without an on-site inspection. Check current charges, opening times and entrance signs.

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PLAN YOUR WALK

Walking here with your dog

Shore and setting
The visitor service describes access from Lelant and the coast path, involving steps, with no facilities on the beach itself. [1]
Sources for these walk details
  1. Environment Agency: Porthkidney Sands shore profile ↗Source checked

These are published visitor details, not an on-site inspection. Check local signs, access and tide information before walking.

ANOTHER WALK NEARBY

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Dogs allowed

Lelant dog friendly beach · Rule source

A little further along the coast

Sources and things to know

Rules are taken from the linked council, landowner or official visitor source. Follow the signs on site and keep dogs away from wildlife.

Dog-access guidance comes from councils, beach owners and official visitor services. Each beach page links its source and check date. Different sections may have different rules. How we check the information. Follow current signs at the beach.