Popular Cornish beauty spot closes over coastal erosion
The site featured in the TV drama Poldark
Last updated 19th Aug 2025
The National Trust has closed access to a popular Cornish beauty spot due to coastal erosion.
The charity says the path to Pedn Vounder is unstable, with steep drops... and is asking people to use the beach at Porthcurno instead.
The site featured in the TV drama Poldark.
In their notice, the National Trust said: "The route to Pedn Vounder has been closed for safety reasons.
"The path has eroded in places making it unstable, with steep drops and ending in a near vertical 6m climb down onto the beach below.
"The sea at this location is also dangerous due to rip currents. There have been regular serious incidents involving the emergency services at this beach.
"Please use the beach at Porthcurno."