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Beaches · Cornwall · Mackerel Cove

Mackerel Cove,
sandy beach

Mackerel Cove is a sandy beach in Cornwall, backed by cliffs. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.

Location50.5453°N, 5.0360°W · PL28
Water quality (EA)Excellent
Mackerel Cove beach, CornwallPhoto: Derek Harper · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Water — EA Excellent

Designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.

EA Excellent
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Facilities

Car park · lifeguard (seasonal)

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Mackerel Cove, answered

Is the sea clean at Mackerel Cove?

Mackerel Cove is a designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.

What facilities does Mackerel Cove beach have?

Mackerel Cove has a car park, seasonal lifeguard cover.