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Porthilly Cove

This beach runs alongside the camel estuary and is very sheltered. The beach is made up of fine yellow sand, which at low tide seems to stretch out forever. Swimming here can be good although the water remains quite shallow for a long way out - so it is probably best for just paddling.

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