St. Erth Sand Pits

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St. Erth Sand Pits is one of 148 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cornwall. The nearest railway station is St Erth, about 1.6 km to the west. Other SSSIs nearby include Hayle Estuary & Carrack Gladden, Gwithian to Mexico Towans and West Penwith Moors and Downs.

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