Porth

Towan beach, Porth on the Roseland

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.

Creekside and coastal footpaths make for great walking and wildlife spotting. Towan beach at Porth is perfect for children.

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Subject to government confirmation, we're planning to reopen houses in England and Wales from 17 May, and in Northern Ireland from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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Things to see and do

Porth-near Portscatho

Things to see and do 

Porth is a good place to start your day out on the Roseland, whether you're staying in one of the many holiday cottages nearby, or just here for the day. There are two car parking area, with a network of foot paths and easy access to Towan beach.

Spring lambs

Exploring with your dog 

There are some great days out for you and your dog around Cornwall. But it's also home to wildlife and livestock. Help us look after the places you and your dog enjoy by following these simple guidelines.

Plastic debris washed up on the beach

Beach cleans and plastic in Cornwall 

We talk a lot about beach rubbish, beach plastics and ghost fishing gear here in Cornwall. Not really surprising as you are never far from the coast.

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Our work

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

The day job 

What do our Countryside Rangers and volunteers get up to?

A canopy of trees at One Tree Hill

Restoring woodlands affected by ash dieback 

Historic trees and beautiful woodlands in our care face extinction due to a surge of the disease ash dieback. Find out how you can support our work to restore precious woodland landscapes before they are lost for ever.

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

Everyone needs nature

Young child running beside a row of blossom trees at Ardress House

Everyone needs nature 

More than ever, 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.

Kittiwakes and other seabirds have struggled because of the lack of sandeels in our oceans

State of Nature 2019: UK's wildlife loss continues unabated 

Action must be taken to reverse the UK's devastating loss of nature. Since 1970, the average abundance of all wildlife in the UK has fallen by 13 per cent, according to the State of Nature report. Discover how we're protecting precious landscapes from some of the toughest challenges facing nature in the UK.

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Eating and shopping

The Thirstea Co

The Thirstea Co café 

The café (concession) at Porth is run by the Thirstea Co. Serving drinks, snacks and light meals - just the thing after spending time on Towan beach, or a walk in the woods.

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