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Porthtowan: is it family friendly?
Besides watersport activities such as surfing, fishing and body-boarding, families with young children can enjoy making sand castles, flying kites and rock pooling. Click the [read more]
Porthtowan: are there wild flowers here?
There are coastal wild flowers all over the slopes above the beach including Wild Thyme (as shown), Thrift, Sea Beet, Rock Samphire and more. They’re [read more]
Porthtowan: what’s the wildlife like?
Whether surfing, fishing or rock pooling you can also enjoy Cornwall’s seabirds and other wildlife. Looking up at the cliffs overlooking the beach there are [read more]
Porthtowan: what are the sat nav co-ordinates?
The mapping and sat nav details for this popular beach are set out below: Landranger map grid reference: SW690481 Latitude/longitude: 50.288335N, 5.243646W Post code: TR4 [read more]
Porthtowan: can you walk on the South West Coast Path?
Yes, walking on the South West Coast Path from Porthtowan takes in spectacular cliff top scenery whether heading northwards towards Chapel Porth (1 1/2 miles) [read more]
Porthtowan: does it hold a Blue Flag?
Yes, Porthtowan was awarded a Blue Flag in May 2011. Click the links for more information, including images, videos and maps, on: – Porthtowan – [read more]
Where is Porthtowan on the north Cornwall coast?
View Porthtowan in a larger map Porthtowan is about half way between Portreath and St Agnes on the north coast of Cornwall, due north of [read more]
Porthtowan: what watersports can be done at this beach?
Porthtowan has a reputation for some very good surfing, bass fishing and body-boarding but lifeguards should be consulted to checkout conditions and safety before entering [read more]
Porthtowan: what’s the surfing like?
At times the surf here is some of the best on the north coast of Cornwall. However, this is the Atlantic and advice on tides, [read more]
Porthtowan: is there wheelchair access to the beach?
Beach Road is a made-up surface linking the car park to the top of the beach about one hundred metres away. Click the links for [read more]
Porthtowan: is the beach safe for swimming?
This is the Atlantic coast and tidal currents can be strong and the surf big. Swim between the red and yellow flags and, if you’re [read more]
Porthtowan: is there a cafe close to the beach?
Yes, there is a cafe as well as shops and bars conveniently close to the beach and car park. Click the links for more information, [read more]
Porthtowan: is this a clean beach?
Yes, this is one of only five beaches in Cornwall to be awarded a Blue Flag in 2011. It is cleaned daily in season. Click [read more]
Porthtowan: can you park close to the beach?
There’s a pay and display car park about a hundred metres level walk from the beach. Click the links for more information, including images, videos [read more]
Porthtowan: are dogs allowed on the beach?
Not between Easter Day and 1 October ( guide dogs excepted). Click the links for more information, including images, videos and maps, on: – Porthtowan [read more]
Porthtowan: are there lifeguards at this beach?
Yes, from May to September, 10am to 6pm. Visitors should always follow the advice given by lifeguards and take notice of flags on the beach. [read more]
Porthtowan: is this a sandy beach?
Yes, this is a very sandy beach with lots of room for holiday makers at low tide. However, much of the beach is covered at [read more]