Porth
Creekside and coastal footpaths make for great walking and wildlife spotting. Towan beach at Porth is perfect for children.
Porth
Overview
Creekside and coastal footpaths make for great walking and wildlife spotting. Towan beach at Porth is perfect for children.
On the coast path between Portscatho and St Anthony Head on the Roseland Porth has lots to offer those seeking an outdoor do-it-yourself adventure.
The South West Coast Path goes through here and there are many other paths leading around this part of the penisula, through woods, along the creek and by farmland. Families love the long stretch of beach and people marvel at how it changes with the seasons and storms. Once a very quiet corner of Cornwall the area can now get very busy on hot summer days and we ask drivers to park with care and respect our neighbours.
There is evidence that Porth has been a farming settlement for at least 700 years. The current nineteenth century buildings are now converted into tenanted and holiday cottages with a café (concession) and toilets over the lane in the old courtyard.
- Telephone
- 01872501062
- porth@nationaltrust.org.uk
Porth
How to get here
- Address
- Porth, near Portscatho, Cornwall, TR2 5EX
- By road
- Parking: two car parks at Porth
Porth
Prices
Car park
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Whole day | N/A | £8.00 |
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
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
National Trust members and Blue Badge holders park for free. Members please scan for a ticket.
Parking charges 2021:
- £2.00 up to 1hr
- £4.00 up to 4hrs
- £8.00 all day
The pay and display machines only accept cash (no notes) and exact change is needed.
You can also pay using PayByPhone. We suggest downloading the App before you visit as mobile reception can be patchy here.
Porth
Opening times
Please note...
Toilets open during café opening hours.
Monday 6 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 7 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 8 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 9 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 10 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 11 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 12 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Porth
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01872501062
- porth@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Porth, near Portscatho, Cornwall, TR2 5EX