Porth Sampson is a small shingle beach in a west facing cove between Marazion and Prussia Cove.
Rock pools.
At low water it is possible to walk over the rocks between Porth Sampson and the adjoining Stackhouse Cove.
An easy walk from the car park via a public footpath to the coast path.
It is located just north of Cudden Point.
There is no safety equipment at Porth Sampson and no lifeguard service.
Swimming is possible on an incoming tide.
Porth Sampson is dog friendly with dogs allowed all year round.
No toilets.
The nearest facilities are at Perranuthnoe.
Location:
Park at the car park for Prussia Cove. Walk up the road you have just driven down and when you reach the entrance to the camp site take the public footpath on your left towards Cudden Point.
When you reach the coast path turn right and after around 320 metres take the path down to the beach.
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