Welcome to Porthtowan

Porthtowan is a small village located on the north coast of Cornwall, England. It is known for its beautiful sandy beach, which is popular with surfers and families alike. The beach is backed by cliffs and sand dunes, providing a stunning backdrop for a day at the seaside. There are plenty of facilities available, including a car park, toilets, and a café. The village itself has a few shops and pubs, making it a great place to spend a day or two.

One of the main attractions of Porthtowan is its surf. The beach is known for its consistent waves, which attract surfers from all over the world. There are several surf schools in the area, offering lessons for beginners and more advanced surfers. The beach is also patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months, making it a safe place to surf and swim. If you're not into surfing, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy, such as walking along the coastal path or exploring the nearby countryside.

Porthtowan is a great place to stay if you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. The village has a laid-back atmosphere, and there are plenty of accommodation options available, from campsites to holiday cottages. The surrounding area is also worth exploring, with plenty of picturesque villages and towns to visit. Whether you're looking for a family holiday or a romantic getaway, Porthtowan is a great choice.

Local Schools

School	Details
Mount Hawke Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Biddick	Rodda's Road Mount Hawke Truro Cornwall TR4 8BA 01209890230 School Website
St Agnes Ace Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jess Mills	Trelawney Road St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0LZ 01872552648 School Website
Portreath Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cassie Pamplin	Penberthy Road Portreath Redruth Cornwall TR16 4LU 1209842542 School Website
Treleigh Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steven Proctor	Treleigh Redruth Cornwall TR16 4AY 01209216600 School Website
Illogan School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Wandless	Churchtown Illogan Churchtown, Illogan Redruth Cornwall TR16 4SW 1209842360 School Website
Blackwater Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Evey Evison	North Hill Blackwater Truro Cornwall TR4 8ES 1872560570 School Website
Three Bridges Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Smith	Kea Downs Road Blackwater Truro Cornwall TR4 8EG 1872561010 School Website
Curnow School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Jewell	Drump Road Redruth TR15 1LU 1209215432 School Website
Pennoweth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Andrews	Drump Road Redruth Cornwall TR15 1NA 1209215671 School Website
Mithian School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Garbett	Buckshead St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0XW 01872552711 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Redruth Station Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AB 3.58 Miles

Camborne Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SR 5.73 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 7.26 Miles

Truro Station Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HH 7.83 Miles

Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 9.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
St Agnes Taxis 01872 553795 Peterville, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0QU 2.52 Miles
K M Cabs 01209 842200 9 Bridge Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4SA 2.69 Miles
4040 Taxis 01209 314040 W Cornwall Enterprise Centre, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS 2.88 Miles
Jims Cabs 01209 314800 Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS 2.88 Miles
2000 Taxi's 01209 212000 22 Chynance, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4NL 2.90 Miles
Cornwall Transfers 01209 844844 22 Chynance, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4NL 2.90 Miles
Carla's Cars 07516 071307 Fern Hill, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0XW 3.26 Miles
Go-Cabs 01209 212800 52 Sunnyside Parc, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3LX 3.28 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01209 212117 12 Plain-An-Gwarry, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1HU 3.31 Miles
1St Cornish Taxi Co 0800 074 8481 Wrinklers Farm, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0PZ 3.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Porthtowan Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Porthtowan Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porthtowan Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mile Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Towan Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Banns Vale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shortcross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tr4 8Dq Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Hawke Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trenithick Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambrose Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goonvrea Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skinners Bottom Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Bal Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mount Hawke	The Surgery Short Cross Road Mount Hawke Truro Cornwall TR4 8UE
Mount Hawke - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Surgery Short Cross Road Mount Hawke Truro TR4 8UE
Mount Hawke - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Surgery Short Cross Road Mount Hawke Truro TR4 8UE
St. Agnes Surgery 01872 553881	St.Agnes Surgery Pengarth Road St.Agnes Cornwall TR5 0TN
Homecroft Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Voguebeloth Illogan Redruth TR16 4ET

Local Stores

Illogan - Higher Broad Lane
Higher Broad Lane
Illogan
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 3JL
01209 315503
Store Website
3.72 miles

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SPAR St Agnes
57a Vicarage road
St Agnes
TR5 0TH
01872 552309
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Agnes Veterinary Clinic
12 Churchtown St. Agnes Truro Cornwall TR5 0QP 01872 554456 admin@stclements.co.uk 2.47 miles

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Cornwall Animal Hospital
Treleigh Cottage Treleigh Redruth Cornwall TR16 4AY 01209 313214 cahclinical@aol.com Website 2.62 miles
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Medivet Redruth - Monument Vets
60 Cardrew Industrail Estate Cardew Way Redruth Cornwall TR15 1SS 01209 214737 redruth@medivet.co.uk Website 2.91 miles
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Redruth Veterinary Surgery
Duchy Veterinary Group Bartles Industrial Estate North Street Redruth Cornwall TR15 1HR 01209 218801 info@redruthvetsurgery.co.uk Website 3.18 miles
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Acuvets
Foxworth Sandy Lane Redruth Cornwall TR16 5SR 01209 215010 info@acuvets.co.uk 3.64 miles


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Cvets Cornwall Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service
The Old Dairy Penstraze Truro Cornwall TR4 8PN 01872 560952 cvets@hotmail.com Website 3.98 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Local Dog Walks

Tehidy Country Park
Tehidy Is The Largest Area Of Woodland In West Cornwall. It Holds Over 9 Miles Of Paths And 250 Acres Of Woodland And Lakes To Discover. TR14 0EZ 4.06 miles Head Towards The Main Entrance At South Drive, Where There Is A Free Car Park And Café. This Is Clearly Signposted With Brown Signs From The A30 At Tolvaddon.

Degibna
There Are Many Types Of Walks And There Is A Sign Showing All Different Routes So Can Range From A Mile Onwards B3297 Lancashire 10.96 miles Head Towards Helston Hospital Then Turn Off At Digibna Lane Follow This For 5 Minutes Until You See A Church. There Is A Carpark Opposite Then Choose Any Walk As Most Circular

Location what3words vocal.hothouse.release

Porth Kidney
Church Rd 11.04 miles Park Near To St Uny Lelant Church, On Street And Free. But Popular In Summer. Also Check The Tides - This Walk Really Comes Into Its Own At Low Tide

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The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 13.20 miles From Helston, Off The A394, Take The Portlevan Road (B3304) Southward. You Will Pass A Boating Lake To Your Right, With The Car Park Opposite.

Bosveal
Make The Most Of Bosveal, Follow The Moderate Route (In Pink), Joining The South West Coast Path For Some Great Coastal Views, Along With Taking In The Countryside. TR11 5JR 13.51 miles From Truro, Join The A39 South-Bound Direction Falmouth From Truro. Follow The A39 Until You Can Take The 2Nd Exit Onto Union Road. Continue Straight Onto Union Corner. From The Roundabout Follow The Brown Road Signs To Glendurgan Via Mawnan Smith. Leaving Mawnan Smith Take The First Left Hand Turn, On The Road To Helford Passage, This Road Is Marked Durgan, Continue Along This Road Until You See The Entrance To Bosveal Car Park On The Right.

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 13.95 miles

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