Photo of Chapel Porth beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Chapel Porth beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Chapel Porth beach with small bay

Photo of Chapel Porth beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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7.2

Good

Chapel Porth beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Chapel Porth beach?

The bar is located right on the Chapel Porth beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chapel Porth Beach Cafe is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Porthtowan, United Kingdom

#305 out of 570 in England

7.2

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Goonvrea • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe Chapel Porth Beach Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 110m

Cafe Blue Bar

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Cafe Porthtowan Beach Café

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Cafe Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Bar The Unicorn on the Beach

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Wheal Coates Tea Room

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Restaurant Pizza Patina/Up top Pizza stop

9.8 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Seasmiths Fish + Chips

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar The Victory Inn

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Park Sallys Bottom

2.8km

Park Portreath park

5.1km

Hiking Area Feadon Woods

5.4km

Hiking Area Illogan Woods

5.4km

Park Feadon Wildlife & Education Centre

5.5km

Park Maningham Wood

6km

Hiking Area Tehidy Woods

6.3km

Park Tehidy Country Park, East Lodge Car Park

6.3km

Park Illogan Park

6.3km

Playground Bolenna Park

7.1km

Bakery Portreath Bakery on the Beach

8.2 - Very good 5.5km

Ice Cream Shop North Cliff Dairy

9.8 - Exceptional 6.5km

Convenience Store Premier

7.5km

Ice Cream Shop Perran Dairy Ice Cream Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 7.7km

Supermarket Londis

8km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Chapel Porth

9.4 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Chapel Porth Beach

10 - Exceptional 120m

Tourist Attraction Tubby's Head

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction St Agnes Beacon

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - St Agnes Head

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Saint Agnes Museum

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction SUP in a Bag

10 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Coastal Rush

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction St. Agnes Beach

3.2km

Historical Landmark Wheal Coates

570m

Historical Landmark Trevaunance Cove

3.2km

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About

Chapel Porth beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 72th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Chapel Porth beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Porthtowan beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

Chapel Porth beach is located in Cornwall within Goonvrea, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

9.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Goonvrea • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe Chapel Porth Beach Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 110m

Cafe Blue Bar

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Cafe Porthtowan Beach Café

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Cafe Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Bar The Unicorn on the Beach

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Wheal Coates Tea Room

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Restaurant Pizza Patina/Up top Pizza stop

9.8 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Seasmiths Fish + Chips

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar The Victory Inn

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Park Sallys Bottom

2.8km

Park Portreath park

5.1km

Hiking Area Feadon Woods

5.4km

Hiking Area Illogan Woods

5.4km

Park Feadon Wildlife & Education Centre

5.5km

Park Maningham Wood

6km

Hiking Area Tehidy Woods

6.3km

Park Tehidy Country Park, East Lodge Car Park

6.3km

Park Illogan Park

6.3km

Playground Bolenna Park

7.1km

Bakery Portreath Bakery on the Beach

8.2 - Very good 5.5km

Ice Cream Shop North Cliff Dairy

9.8 - Exceptional 6.5km

Convenience Store Premier

7.5km

Ice Cream Shop Perran Dairy Ice Cream Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 7.7km

Supermarket Londis

8km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Chapel Porth

9.4 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Chapel Porth Beach

10 - Exceptional 120m

Tourist Attraction Tubby's Head

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction St Agnes Beacon

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - St Agnes Head

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Saint Agnes Museum

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction SUP in a Bag

10 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Coastal Rush

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction St. Agnes Beach

3.2km

Historical Landmark Wheal Coates

570m

Historical Landmark Trevaunance Cove

3.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.4km from the beach

Coppercroft - Beautiful Coastal home, walking distance to beach-sleeps 4

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Located at nearest locality

Goonvrea • 6.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

What to do in Chapel Porth beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Chapel Porth beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Chapel Porth beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Porthtowan beach Porthtowan beach

7.9 Very good

3km

Trevaunance Cove Trevaunance Cove

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 6km

Portreath Beach Portreath Beach

8.2 Very good

Popular beach 7.8km

Perranporth Beach Perranporth Beach

8 Very good

11.9km

Holywell Bay Holywell Bay

8.2 Very good

13.2km

Poly Joke beach Poly Joke beach

7.7 Very good

Popular beach 14.7km

Crantock Beach Crantock Beach

8.2 Very good

15km

Gwithian beach Gwithian beach

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Goonvrea • 1.3km

Transport

Airport

NQY • 23.1km

Bus Station

Beach Road • 1.7km

Train Station

Lelant • 19.3km

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Average Reviews rating

7.2 Good

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7.2 Good

CreamyNova

10 Exceptional

The National Trust Beach offers a small car park which can get crowded during peak summer months. The car park also features a Cafe and toilet open for tourists during the season and bank holidays. The beach offers ample space to relax when the tide is out, but when it's in, the only seating option is the rocky terrain. The beach boasts stunning sunsets during summer that are truly a sight to behold. For breathtaking views, take the path near the lifeguard hut towards the old mine works of Wheal Charlotte.

March 2023

Ethan Carver.

10 Exceptional

The National Trust boasts the best cafe in the area, with a team of friendly staff serving up delicious coffee and bacon baguettes. The surrounding area offers a plethora of cliff walk routes, making it the ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. And let's not forget about the stunning beach, which is simply superb.

March 2023

Jaxon Keene

10 Exceptional

This coastline is a must-visit for beach lovers. However, parking can be a bit of a challenge, so plan accordingly and check the tides before you go. Don't miss out on trying the local delicacy - hedgehog ice cream - which features a delightful blend of creamy goodness and crunchy hazelnuts. Plus, National Trust members can enjoy the added bonus of free parking.

March 2023

Aria Parker

10 Exceptional

The beach is simply breathtaking and definitely worth a visit. The National Trust operates a small car park on the beach, while locals run a larger car park in a nearby field for just £4 per day. The waves are absolutely amazing, and there is even an RNLI presence to ensure safety.

March 2023

Max Eiler

10 Exceptional

The beach is surrounded by stunning cliffs that offer picturesque walks. The carpark is petite yet convenient. We indulged in some delicious pizza from the Cornish Pizza Company in St Agnes while admiring the vast ocean. Later, we took a leisurely stroll and witnessed a breathtaking sunset. It's important to note that the access road is not ideal for coaches or HGVs.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Chapel Porth beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Chapel Porth beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Chapel Porth beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Chapel Porth beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Is the Chapel Porth beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Chapel Porth beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Chapel Porth beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Chapel Porth beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Chapel Porth beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Chapel Porth beach?

The bar is located right on the Chapel Porth beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chapel Porth Beach Cafe is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Chapel Porth beach?

There are 207 places to stay in the Chapel Porth beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Chapel Porth beach include:

Seven Bed and Breakfast

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Chapel Porth beach from parking?

The Chapel Porth beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Chapel Porth beach?

There are 4 attractions near Chapel Porth beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Chapel Porth Beach located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Chapel Porth beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Chapel Porth beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Chapel Porth beach (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Chapel Porth beach (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.