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Porthcurno
Exceptionally beautiful beach on a turquoise bay backed by granite cliffs.
Porthcurno, Cornwall, TR19 6JX
Important notice
Porthcurno has seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover May - September. Stay away from cliff base due to risk of rock fall.
Opening times for 21 December 2024
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Car park not managed by National Trust. Charges apply.
Toilet
Facilities in the car park. No toilet at the beach.
Dogs allowed
Council enforced seasonal ban 10am - 6pm, 1 July - 31 August.
Parking in the pay and display car park (not National Trust). Toilets are available next to the car park. Access to beach either by steep steps or sandy slope with rope handrail. If there are no RNLI flags on Porthcurno beach, there is no lifeguard service. Dogs not allowed on the beach, 1 July-31 August. Risk of rockfall from the cliffs.
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible route to the beach use the sandy slope.
By road
B3315 heading west from Newlyn or East from Land's End. From this road follow signs and turnings to Porthcurno. To find the entrance of the carpark - what3words: ///waged.maps.predict
Parking: large car park, not National Trust (charge including members)
Sat Nav: TR19 6JX
On foot
Porthcurno beach sits on the South West Coast path and is easily accessed from both directions from the coast path.
By bus
First Kernow bus services A1 and A3 stop at Porthcurno. Check First Kernow website for times.
Planning your visit
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Visiting Porthcurno with your dog
Visiting Porthcurno with your dog, read this article to find out everything you need to know.
Highlights
Beach
Soft, white shell beach with popular freshwater stream, surrounded by turquoise seas and backed by granite cliffs.
Top trails
Trail
Porthcurno circular walk
Savour special views, Second World War defences and communications history landmarks on this gentle circular walk along the Cornish coast.
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Volunteering in West Cornwall
Find out what's involved in volunteering with the National Trust in west Cornwall and the opportunites available.
Places to stay
The Canyack
High on the slopes of the secluded Cot Valley, this old miner’s cottage is full of character.
Count House Cottage
Once a mining workshop, now a cosy cottage with timber-framed ceilings and sea views.
Polmina Cottage
A contemporary-styled holiday cottage surrounded by luscious Cornish countryside and a short walk from the coast.
Bosigran
A rustic converted barn near the coast but in the heart of the countryside - perfect for exploring West Cornwall.
Nanceglos House
This estate cottage has an atmospheric living space with large windows and tall ceilings.
Upcoming events
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About Porthcurno
Soft, white shell beach with popular freshwater stream, surrounded by turqoise seas. Great for watching birds, basking sharks and dolphins.
Our work
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Poldark’s filming locations
Many of the places in our care helped bring the Bafta-winning Poldark series to life, including lots of coast and countryside areas that are rich in mining and Cornish history.
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