Chapel Porth

Chapel-Porth-beach-view up to engine houses

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

A wild but cosy beach, rich in heritage and legend.

More about this place

A family enjoying the outdoors in autumn or winter

Visiting information for this winter 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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Things to see and do

A couple on Chapel Porth beach, Cornwall

An easy beach to enjoy 

One road in, one road out. Quiet in the winter and busy in the summer, with everything you need close by.

A black and white image of how Chapel Porth looked in the 1950s

Chapel Porth to Towan Cross walk 

Admire the colourful heathland and spot wildlife on this gentle walk along the Cornish coast.

The footpath down to Chapel Porth beach, looking over the valley

Chapel Porth postcard - a poem 

Nature is an inspiration and one man has perfectly captured the sense of place in his poem about Chapel Porth.

youngsters race into the sea with their bellyboards

Bellyboarding at Chapel Porth 

Bellyboarding has been a great British seaside tradition since the 1920s.

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Our work

Part of the SS Eltham wreck shows at low tide at Chapel Porth, Cornwall

Chris Ryan 

Chris always wanted a job by the sea, and has been working at the beach car park here for 14 years.

A Ranger on a newly built bench, enjoying a sea view.

The day job 

What do our Countryside Rangers and volunteers get up to?

Campervan

No overnight camping and parking 

No overnight camping or parking is allowed at the places we care for. More information on why we don’t permit visitors to stay overnight at our car parks can be found here.

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Wildlife

Ducks on Derwentwater, Lake District, Cumbria.

Everyone needs nature 

This year, more than ever before, nature has been our source of comfort. Trees towering above us, serene coastal paths, the simplicity of a rushing stream and panoramic drama in the skies – these can answer our need for quiet and inspiration.

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Eating and shopping

Children eating ice cream

Chapel Porth Café 

Chapel Porth Beach Café (concession) next to the coast path and car park. Please check their Facebook page for opening times.

Bring some character to your garden with our range of garden decor, available on the online shop

Treat yourself 

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop. Your purchases and support enable us to continue to care for the nature, beauty and history we all miss.

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