There are so many places to visit in and around Porth, these are just a few that you can enjoy…
Opposite the private road leading to the house lies Trevalgue Head, also known as Porth Island. On this stunning headland sits the site of an Iron Age Fort with defensive ramparts and two round barrows dating from the early Bronze Age. The South West Coast Path leads to the footbridge over a steep rock gully to access the site, which makes for a hair raising experience.
Whilst Porth beach is an easy accessible beach, if you fancy experiencing a hidden gem and are feeling energetic. Whipsiderry beach was voted in the top 20 of Europe’s best beaches in the Sunday Times. Within 100 metres of the house, surrounded by cliffs, revealing rock pools and caves at low tide, this is the secret beach loved by the locals, with dogs allowed all year. At low tide the sands stretch around half a mile to Watergate Bay. Access is via steep sets clinging to the cliff face, but is worth the effort to discover Zacry’s islands, Fruitful Cove and Cathedral Cavern.
For adrenaline junkies wanting to try Coasteering or slightly more sedate stand up Paddle Boarding and Kyaking, Newquay Activity Centre offers lessons and experiences.
Just around the left side headland, this activity centre offers the thrill of Terror Tightrope Walking across cliffs, Surf lessons, Banana Boat rides, Jet Ski lessons, High Speed and Coastal boat trips. Just choose your level of thrill!
Porth has numerous Surf Schools to choose from close by –
www.fistralbeachsurfschool.co.uk
www.quicksilversurfschoolnewquay.co.uk
A registered charity and part of a worldwide network of zoos which cares for and breeds rare species. Set over 13 acres, get close to the animals and even book a keeper for the day experience.
Over 40 naturally themed habitats, offering interactive educational experiences on a journey from local waters to exotic seas.
Experience Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins at Europe’s busiest Seal Rescue Centre. Established to experience animal welfare and to educate and inspire generations to protect our seas and amazing sea life, now and in the future. A little further to drive (by car approx. 1 hr).
Join the South West Coast path (approx. 50m from the house) and explore. Walk North or South over cliff tops, the sceneries spectacular either way
There are numerous choices of Spa Experiences close by, but the the most highly rated and luxurious are –
www.scarlethotel.co.uk in Mawgan Porth
www.bedruthan.com in Mawgan Porth
www.headlandhotel.co.uk in Newquay
A great place to visit, particularly on a day of Cornish “Mizzle”. Explore huge covered Biomes to trek through the worlds largest indoor rainforest, switching to the Mediterranean Biome to enjoy the fragrance and calm.
Trevibban Mill Vineyard at Padstow offer Tours and Tastings in an award winning working vineyard, offering Cornish wines and ciders. Alternatively book a table and enjoy a tasting platter washed down with the vineyard produce.
Camel Valley Vineyard near Bodmin offer a variety of Tours. This award winning vineyard was established in 1989, with their sparkling wine coming second in the World Sparkling Wine Championship to Bollinger in Italy in 2009.
