Access to one of Britain\u2019s most beautiful beaches<\/a> which featured in BBC drama Poldark<\/a> has been cut off by the National Trust<\/a> on health and safety grounds.<\/p>\n Secluded Pedn Vounder beach in Cornwall<\/a>, known as an unofficial nudist bathing spot, would usually be filled with tourists and bathers as the nation basks in a late summer heatwave.<\/p>\n But locals and tourists have this week found the path to the idyllic cove<\/a>, known for its stunning scenery and clear turquoise waters, roped off.<\/p>\n A red sign from the National Trust, which owns the cliff access path but not the beach itself, reads: \u201cDanger. No access.\u201d<\/p>\n Explaining that the beach had been closed for safety reasons, it stated: \u201cThe path has eroded in places, making it unstable, with steep drops and ending in a near vertical six metre climb down on to the beach below.\u201d<\/p>\n It added that the sea at the beach is \u201cdangerous due to rip currents\u201d and that there have been \u201cregular serious incidents involving the emergency services\u201d.<\/p>\n open image in gallery<\/p>\n Pedn Vounder is accessed by a steep coastal path, which has been closed by the National Trust amid safety fears (Getty)<\/p>\n The closure during the peak summer period has been met with consternation by locals in the nearby village of Treen, who said the beauty spot has been drawing large numbers in recent years.<\/p>\n It was voted one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world by EnjoyTravel.com and has been repeatedly cited by travel influencers in recent years.<\/p>\n It also featured as the fictional Nampara Cove in the BBC\u2019s popular historical drama Poldark, starring Aidan Turner.<\/p>\n Rebecca Ley, 46, who visited the beach last weekend and grew up nearby, said the closure was a \u201creal shame\u201d. <\/p>\n \u201cGetting down was always a bit challenging, it\u2019s definitely not one for flip flops, but I can\u2019t say I noticed a massive difference from when I was a child,\u201d she told The Times.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cMy nine-year-old made it without difficulty, as did the more than 100 other people on Saturday. It\u2019s a real shame. I know the beach has seen a big increase in visitors in recent years but this decision doesn\u2019t make any sense to me. I really hope it doesn\u2019t hit the village campsite and cafe too badly.\u201d<\/p>\n open image in gallery<\/p>\n The beauty spot, near Treen, featured in BBC series \u2018Poldark\u2019 (BBC)<\/p>\n The National Trust said it had consulted with local authorities and emergency services over the decision to temporarily close the unofficial pathway, which is on land owned by the charity. They encouraged visitors to use nearby Porthcurno beach instead. <\/p>\n![\"Pedn](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/newFile-10.jpg\")
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