Portwrinkle is a small coastal village in south-east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is at the western end of Whitsand Bay five miles south-west of Saltash.Portwinkle was traditionally a fishing village and the old 17th century walls of the pilchard cellars are still standing, although they have been incorporated into housing. The village has a harbour and two beaches are accessible from it. Although the village has no shops, apart from the beach car park cafe, there is a post office in nearby village of Crafthole.Eglarooze CliffEglarooze Cliff, to the west of the village, is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its biological interest. The cliff is noted to contain 2 Red Data Book endangered plant species; the slender bird's-foot trefoil and carrot broomrape.
Tags: Beach
Address & Contact
- Street:
- Finnygook Lane
- City:
- Torpoint
- Phone:
- 300-1234222
- Website:
- http://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/PL11/Whitsand-Bay-View.html
- Category:
- Beach