Trevellas Porth

Lat 50.3232° N, lon 5.1963° W●Pebble beach · St Agnes

Trevellas PorthBeach

Trevellas Porth is a pebble beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Agnes.

Where to stay

A pebble bay beach

A beach near St Agnes

Trevellas Porth is a pebble beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Agnes.

On-site you'll find parking. Facilities can be seasonal, so bring what you need out of summer, and take litter home.

A first visit works well with time on the sand, then St Agnes for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.

Planning questions

Frequently asked questions about Trevellas Porth

Is St Agnes worth visiting?

Yes, especially for coastal walking and mining history. Within a short walk of the village are Trevaunance Cove, the clifftop engine houses at Wheal Coates, Chapel Porth and the summit of St Agnes Beacon. The village itself has shops, galleries, cafes and a parish museum.

Where do you park in St Agnes?

There is a car park on Trelawny Road in the village, which has disabled bays and public toilets nearby, and long stay parking at Wheal Leisure. Trevaunance Cove has two car parks less than a minute's walk from the beach. Chapel Porth and Wheal Coates have National Trust car parks, free for members and Blue Badge holders.

Is Trevaunance Cove dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs are allowed on Trevaunance Cove all year round. The beach is reached by steps opposite the Watch House, and there are refreshments and toilets by the road above it.

Can you walk from St Agnes to Chapel Porth?

Yes. The South West Coast Path's Beacon on the Coast walk is a 6.3 mile moderate loop from St Agnes that takes in the Beacon, Chapel Porth, Wheal Coates, St Agnes Head and Trevaunance Cove. Wheal Coates is about a 30 minute walk from the village along the path network. Expect cliff paths, kissing gates and some steps.

How high is St Agnes Beacon?

St Agnes Beacon rises to 192 metres, or 628 feet. The summit has a topograph on a stone plinth and views over St Ives Bay to Godrevy lighthouse. The National Trust looks after the Beacon, which has Bronze Age barrows and was once used for warning fires.

What is Wheal Coates?

Wheal Coates is a former tin mine on the cliffs above Chapel Porth, now cared for by the National Trust. Its best known building is the Towanroath engine house, built in the 1870s. A short circular tin mining walk of about a mile passes the remains, and paths are uneven and steep in places.

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