A small, but dramatic beach famous for its backdrop of huge cliffs and brilliant surf. There is a surf school and a beach cafe if you have time to stay a little longer. Or why not explore the rockpools at low tide.

Stephen Brooks

August 5, 2025

Running

Lovely beach for surfing and bodyboarding. Lifeguard is patrolling the beach from 10-6. There’s a surf shop where you can hire wetsuits and boards (they also do surf lessons). A small beach shop, pub and bar are also here. If you have a doggo then your woofer can only go on the beach in the morning until 10am and then in the evening after 6pm.

Natalie

October 10, 2023

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1. Porthtowan from Portreath on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall

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2. St Agnes Head – Wheal Coates Tin Mine loop from Porthtowan

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3. Porthtowan Beach – View of Sally's Bottom loop from Porthtowan

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Location: St. Agnes, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Porthtowan from Portreath on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall

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