Porthchapel Beach, Sandy beach in Cornwall, England
Porthchapel Beach features golden sand and clear waters, flanked by high cliffs and natural rock formations along the Cornwall coastline.
The beach area has supported local fishing communities for generations, serving as a traditional landing point for small fishing vessels.
The beach forms part of Cornwall's maritime heritage, connecting to ancient paths used by tin miners and fishermen through centuries.
Access requires a 30-minute walk from Porthcurno car park or a 10-minute descent from St Levan, with both paths including steep sections.
During low tide, numerous rock pools emerge along the shoreline, revealing small marine creatures and geological formations.
GPS coordinates: 50.03928,-5.65770
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:33
Cornwall features remote coves, historic manors, and ancient stone circles. These locations showcase the region's history, culture, and landscape. Visitors find medieval castles, lighthouses, underground caves, and fishing villages. The coast presents cliffs, beaches, and geological formations.
Logan Rock
1.5 km
Pedn Vounder
1.2 km
Museum of Global Communications
788 m
Runnel Stone
1.6 km
Treen Cliff
1.5 km
Treryn Dinas
1.5 km
St Levan's Church, St Levan
394 m
Cripp's Cove
1.6 km
The Logan Rock Inn
1.7 km
Porthcurno Beach
660 m
Roskestal Farmhouse, Including Front Garden Walls And Gate-Piers
1.2 km
Porthgwarra Beach
1.1 km
Barn Immediately North Of The Logan Rock Inn
1.7 km
Porthgwarra Ullies
1 km
Cross 150m south west of Rospletha
459 m
Cable Hut At Porthcurno Telegraph Station
670 m
Wayside cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m north east of the church
387 m
World War Ii Tunnels At Porthcurno Telegraph Station
904 m
Cross At Sw378223
623 m
Barn And Adjoining Outbuilding At Aproximately 40 Metres North-North-East Of Roskestal Farmhouse
1.2 km
Black/White Runnel Stone daymark
1.4 km
Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel
126 m
Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church
359 m
Red Runnel Stone daymark
1.4 km
Minack Point
535 m
Milestone At Sw377233
2 km
Old Farmhouse And Adjoining Outbuilding At Approximately 15 Metres North Of Treen Farmhouse
1.7 kmReviews
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