Port Quin
A peaceful sheltered inlet on an outstanding stretch of unspoilt coast
Port Quin
Facilities and access
Port Quin
Overview
A peaceful sheltered inlet on an outstanding stretch of unspoilt coast
Port Quin and nearby Port Gaverne were once bustling fishing ports on the rugged north Cornwall coast. Today, Port Quin is a peaceful, sheltered inlet. Surrounded by spectacular coastline, Port Quin Bay sweeps westwards towards the distinctive headland of the Rumps.
Heading west you’ll find Epphaven Cove and alongside Lundy Bay, sitting in a secluded valley thriving with rich flora and fauna. This tranquil spot is perfect for bird watching and is a haven for butterflies and wild flowers.
If you head towards Polzeath you’ll discover Pentire Point and The Rumps, views of which inspired First World War poet Lawrence Binyon. Once mined for lead the long deserted mine shafts are now home to the greater horseshoe bat.
- Telephone
- +441208863046
- portquin@nationaltrust.org.uk
Port Quin
How to get here
- Address
- North Cornwall coast, near Polzeath, Cornwall
- By road
- Leave A30 at Bodmin and join A389 to Wadebridge. At Wadebridge take B3314 signed Polzeath, then follow local signage to your destination.
- Parking: National Trust car parks at Pentire Farm (PL27 6QY, SW936803), Lead Mine (Pentireglaze PL27 6QY, SW942799), Lundy Bay (PL27 6QZ, SW953796) and Port Quin (PL29 3SU, SW972805). Car park at Polzeath (not National Trust).
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Western Greyhound 584, stops at Polzeath and Port Isaac
- By train
- Bodmin Parkway, 18 miles from Polzeath
- On foot
- On the South West Coast Path
Port Quin
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Port Quin
Opening times
Tuesday 17 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 18 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 19 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 20 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 21 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 22 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 23 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk