Mounts Bay - Heliport Beach

Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherry Town, Penzance, Heliport and Marazion. All the beaches are sandy resorts backed by sea defences. Heliport beach is approximately one kilometre wide. The Ponsandane Brook flows onto the western end of Heliport beach.

Beach type: Sand

Nearest town: Penzance

Local authority: Cornwall Council

OS Grid Reference: SW485310

Awards

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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Things to see and do near Mounts Bay - Heliport Beach

The Bay Restaurant (1m)
St Michael's Mount (1m)
Jubilee Pool (1m)
Penlee House Gallery & Museum (1m)
Newlyn Art Gallery (2m)
St Michaels Mount (2m)
Trengwainton Garden (2m)
Chysauster Ancient Village (3m)
Coast 2 Coast Karting (5m)

Tourist Information

Penzance
Visitor Information Point
Station Approach
Cornwall
England
TR18 2NF

Phone 0844 8889275
http://www.visit-westcornwall.com/

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Weather and Tides

Forecast for Wednesday 25 April

06:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	9°C
(feels like	6°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph.	W
Pressure	1015
Humidity	89%
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Air Quality

09:00


Chance of rain	12%
Max temp.	11°C
(feels like	8°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 8mph.	W
Pressure	1016
Humidity	73%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00


Chance of rain	62%
Max temp.	12°C
(feels like	9°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph.	W
Pressure	1016
Humidity	71%
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Air Quality

15:00


Chance of rain	27%
Max temp.	12°C
(feels like	8°C)
Wind 6mph, gusting to 10mph.	W
Pressure	1017
Humidity	69%
UV Index
Air Quality

18:00


Chance of rain	7%
Max temp.	10°C
(feels like	7°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 9mph.	W
Pressure	1017
Humidity	71%
UV Index
Air Quality

21:00


Chance of rain	2%
Max temp.	9°C
(feels like	6°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph.	W
Pressure	1019
Humidity	76%
UV Index	n/a
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High Tide
01:27 BST
(00:27 GMT)

Low Tide
08:15 BST
(07:15 GMT)

High Tide
14:12 BST
(13:12 GMT)

Low Tide
20:46 BST
(19:46 GMT)

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.

In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.

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Nearby coastal places and features

Mounts Bay - Penzance (Beaches) 1m SW
Mounts Bay - Wherry Town (Beaches) 1.5m SW
Saint Michaels Mount (Islands) 1.7m E
Mounts Bay - Little Hogus (Beaches) 1.7m E
Marazion (Beaches) 1.9m E
Marazion (Town) 1.9m E
Penzance Bay (Bays and Coves) 2m SE
Saint Clements Isle (Islands) 3m S
Mousehole (Beaches) 3.1m S
Clodgy Point (Cliffs and Headlands) 3.3m N

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Accomodation near Mounts Bay - Heliport Beach

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

Mount Royal - Penzance

Mount Royal is an elegant part-Georgian, part-Victorian house overlooking Mounts Bay, St. Michael's Mount and the Lizard peninsula. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and home-cooked breakfasts. Details...
Hotel Penzance

With wonderful views across Penzance Bay, Hotel Penzance offers award-winning cuisine and boutique bedrooms. Guests can relax in the swimming pool in the Mediterranean-style gardens. Details...
Cliff Hotel

Located on Penzance’s Cliff in Cornwall, the Cliff Hotel family-run hotel offers panoramic views of Mount’s Bay, free WiFi and a bar, lounge and restaurant. The building itself is 200 years old and the main building is of Regency construction. Details...
Penrose Guest House

Situated in the heart of the port town of Penzance, the Penrose Guest House offers free Wi-Fi. This Grade II listed building is within 10 minutes’ walk of Penzance Harbour and Longrock’s sandy beach. Details...
Whiteways Guest House
Just 2 minutes’ walk from Penzance Harbour, Whiteways Guest House has colourful bedrooms with en suite facilities. Offering generous cooked breakfasts, Whiteways is 150 metres from Wharfside Shopping Centre. Details...
Carnson House

In the centre of Penzance, just 500 metres from the picturesque harbour, Carnson House offers traditional Cornish breakfasts, free on-street parking nearby and free Wi-Fi. Penzance Railway Station is directly opposite. Details...

Self-catering

The Abbey
The Abbey is a quality semi-detached mansion situated in the harbour town of Penzance in Cornwall. This holiday home sleeps fourteen people in seven bedrooms set over the first and second floors, including three with en-suites. Details...
Mount View
Mount View is a wonderful first floor apartment situated in the harbour town of Penzance. This apartment sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one zip/link twin, as well as a bathroom. Details...
The Slipway
The Slipway is a ground floor apartment situated in the harbour town of Penzance. This apartment sleeps four people in one bedroom, consisting of one double with en-suite and there's a double sofa bed in the sitting area. Details...
Mermaid Cottage
Mermaid Cottage is a cosy end terraced cottage just a moment's stroll from the beach, opposite the art gallery in Newlyn. Details...
Chirgwin Cottage
Chirgwin Cottage is a 17th Century fisherman's cottage located right beside the 12th Century harbour at Newlyn between Penzance and Mousehole in Cornwall. Details...
Dolphins' Watch
The Flat is a lovely, single storey holiday property situated in an elevated position overlooking Newlyn Harbour. With one double bedroom, and a bathroom with corner bath and shower, this property is suitable for two people, and makes an ideal romantic retreat. Details...