Welcome to Porteath

Porteath is a small village located on the north coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated between the towns of Padstow and Newquay and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning coastal scenery. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers.

One of the main attractions in Porteath is its beach, which is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. The beach is relatively quiet and secluded, making it a great place to relax and unwind. There are also several coastal walks that start from the beach, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and coastline.

In addition to its natural beauty, Porteath is also home to several historic landmarks, including the Porteath Bee Centre and the Porteath Pottery. The Bee Centre is a working honey farm that offers tours and tastings, while the Pottery is a traditional Cornish pottery that produces handmade ceramics. Overall, Porteath is a charming and picturesque village that offers something for everyone, from outdoor enthusiasts to history buffs.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 5.8°C

Feels Like: 0.3°C

Wind: 26.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Minver School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Jo Rodwell	Rock Road St Minver Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6QD 01208862496 School Website
St Kew Ace Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Murray	St Kew Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3ER 1208841306 School Website
Padstow School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kate Whitford	Grenville Road Padstow Cornwall PL28 8EX 01841532510 School Website
Wadebridge Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Whitlock	Gonvena Hill Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6BL 01208814560 School Website
Wadebridge School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Tina Yardley	Gonvena Hill Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6BU 01208812881 School Website
St Breock Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Hall	Tremarren Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7XL 01208815900 School Website
St Issey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Parham	Gardeners Way St Issey Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7RN 1841540232 School Website
St Mabyn C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Brigid Howells	St Mabyn Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3BQ 01208841307 School Website
St Teath Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Kay	North Road St Teath Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3JX 1208850516 School Website
St Merryn School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kyja King	St Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8NP 01841520683 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Roche Victoria Road, Victoria, Near Roche, Cornwall, PL26 8LG 11.18 Miles

St Columb Road Parka Road, St Columb Road, Near, Indian Queens, Cornwall, TR9 6QY 12.67 Miles

Bugle Station Road, Bugle, Cornwall, PL26 8QP 12.78 Miles

Bodmin Parkway Station Approach, Off Liskeard Road, Near Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4BB 13.27 Miles

Quintrell Downs North Road / Quintrell Road, Quintrell Downs, Cornwall, TR8 4LJ 13.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Target Taxis 07900 185797 Polzeath Court, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6UA 1.53 Miles
Aacorn Cabs 01841 532903 12 Egerton Road, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8DJ 3.81 Miles
Padstow Taxi Services 01841 534866 Wingfield/Dennis La, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8DP 3.95 Miles
Padstow Cabs 01841 532384 15 Downstream Cl, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8HA 3.96 Miles
Wadebridge Midas Taxis 01208 812345 18/Chesterton Court/West Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7EP 4.35 Miles
A D A Taxis 01208 814849 The Old Forge, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JB 4.43 Miles
North Cornwall Cars 01208 813383 34 Bridge View, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BZ 4.56 Miles
Harbour Taxis 01208 812225 Unit 4 Riverside Garage, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7NE 4.70 Miles
A 2 B Padstow And Harbour Taxis 01841 533333 Unit 4 Riverside Garage, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7NE 4.70 Miles
Call-A-Cab 01841 521184 Woodbury/Parkenhead Lane, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8QH 4.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Doyden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentire No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Minver Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dunder Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Minver Holiday Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tredrizzick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Polzeath Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Atlantic No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highcliffe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pityme No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trelights No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worthy Hill Trebetherick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Polzeath	The Surgery Tregawn Polzeath Cornwall PL27 6TJ
St Minver	Rock Road St. Minver Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6PW
Port Isaac Surgery 01208 880222	The Surgery Hillson Close Port Issac Cornwall PL29 3TR
Padstow	The Medical Centre Boyd Avenue Padstow Cornwall PL28 8ER
Bridge Medical Centre	Harbour Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7AH

Local Stores

Port Isaac
31 New Road
Port Isaac
Cornwall
PL29 3SD
01208 880365
Store Website
2.49 miles

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SPAR Polzeath
SPAR
The Parade
Polzeath
PL27 6TB
01208 862913
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wave Vets
Unit 4 Travanson Street Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7AW 01208 812099 hello@wavevets.co.uk Website 4.52 miles

Animals Treated
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Nute Veterinary Surgery
The Veterinary Surgery Higher Trenant Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6HB 01208 813258 NUTEVET@WADEBRIDGEVET.CO.UK Website 4.64 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Penmellyn Veterinary Group Ltd
Riviera St. Merryn Padstow Cornwall PL28 8NR 01841 520647 padstowvets@penmellyn.co.uk Website 6.33 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed 11am- 2.30pm 24 hour emergency service by calling the normal number.
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Closed 11am- 2.30pm 24 hour emergency service by calling the normal number.
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Closed 11am- 2.30pm 24 hour emergency service by calling the normal number.
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Closed 11am- 2.30pm 24 hour emergency service by calling the normal number.
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Closed 11am- 2.30pm 24 hour emergency service by calling the normal number.
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24 hour emergency service by calling the normal number.
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Closed 11am- 2.30pm 24 hour emergency service by calling the normal number.

Calweton Farm Vets
Unit B Higher Trevornick Business Park Winnards Perch St Columb Cornwall TR9 6DH 01637 889231 eve.packwood@westpointfarmvets.co.uk Website 8.61 miles
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Valley Truckle Inns Park Camelford Cornwall PL32 9RX 01840 213277 camelford.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 8.93 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Emergencies & out of hours service available
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Emergencies & out of hours service available
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Emergencies & out of hours service available
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Emergencies & out of hours service available
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Emergencies & out of hours service available
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Emergencies & out of hours service available

Penmellyn Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 8 Old Station Yard Berrycombe Road Bodmin Cornwall PL31 2NR 01208 76789 bodminvet@penmellyn.co.uk Website 9.79 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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24 hour emergency service by calling the normal practice number.
Tue	08:30	18:00
24 hour emergency service by calling the normal practice number.
Wed	08:30	18:00
24 hour emergency service by calling the normal practice number.
Thu	08:30	18:00
24 hour emergency service by calling the normal practice number.
Fri	08:30	18:00
24 hour emergency service by calling the normal practice number.
Sat	09:00	12:30
24 hour emergency service by calling the normal practice number.
Sun	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service by calling the normal practice number.

Local Dog Walks

Boscastle Harbour
A Gentle Dog Friendly Walk Around Boscastle Harbour. At The Picturesque Seaside Village Of Boscastle, This Walk Allows You To Take In The River And The Ancient Harbour, Along With Having Some Great Views Of The Sea And Coast. PL35 0HE 11.33 miles From The South On The A39, Turn Right Onto The B3263 And Follow It, Passing Through Several Villages Until You Reach Boscastle. From The North On The A39 Turn Left Onto The B3266 And Continue To Boscastle. The Village Is Well Sign Posted.

Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 11.51 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 11.57 miles

Location what3words pyramid.objective.fewest

Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay Is A Two-Mile Stretch Of Golden Sand On The North Cornish Coast, Two Miles From Newquay. A Favourite With Surfers And People Flying Kites (Which Drove My Dog Crazy - Big Multi-Coloured Birds In The Sky!) It Is Dog-Friendly All Year Round. Jame Oliver Has A Restaurant Overlooking The Beach (Probably Not Dog-Friendly, I Don't Know). But The Beach Hut, Which Is Adjacent To The Sand, Is Very Dog-Friendly And Serves Locally Caught Mussels And Very Fine Hamburgers. I Visited In April But I Imagine This Place Gets Mobbed In August. Watergate Rd Newquay Lancashire TR8 4AA 11.76 miles

Location what3words elbowing.shopping.smoke

Ethy Woods Lostwithiel
Short Paddles Across Some Man Mad Stepping Stones And A Short Walk Into Some Woods A A Great Circular Walk, 30 Mins - 1 Hr Plus Lostwithiel Lancashire PL22 0NF 17.30 miles Perfect For Dogs Off The Lead, Some Part Will Require A Lead As Cows And Sheep Grazing But Plenty Of Advance Notice And All Finished Off With A Paddle.

Location what3words pictured.weedy.novels

Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 20.97 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

Location what3words encounter.speedy.unhelpful

Weather Forecast

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