St Gothian Sands

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St Gothian Sands (grid reference SW585418 ) is a Local Nature Reserve near Gwithian, Cornwall. It was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2005 by the Penwith District Council. [1]

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References

  1. "St Gothian Sands". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.

Coordinates: 50°13′36″N5°23′14″W / 50.22677°N 5.38731°W / 50.22677; -5.38731