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Giant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
15 km · about 30 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Perranporth works well as a base: 10 minutes from Saint Agnes, 34km from St Michael's Mount.
Perranporth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,210, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Perranporth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Perranporth to your route.
Perranporth (Cornish: Porthperan) is a seaside resort town on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is 2.1 miles east of the St Agnes Heritage Coastline, and around 7 miles south-west of Newquay. Perranporth and its 2 miles (3 km) long beach face the Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of 3,066, andRead more
is the largest settlement in the civil parish of Perranzabuloe. It has an electoral ward in its own name whose population was 4,270 in the 2011 census.
The town's modern name comes from Porth Peran, the Cornish for The Cove of Saint Piran who is the patron saint of Cornwall. He founded the St Piran's Oratory on Penhale Sands, near Perranporth, in the 7th century. The Oratory was buried under sand dunes for many centuries, being unearthed in 1835.
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Perranporth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3438 latitude, -5.1556 longitude.
Perranporth has a population of approximately 3,210 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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scenic viewpoint
Giant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
15 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Off-grid beach shack above Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, cooking over fire for a queue that snakes along the coast path. Its summer feast nights sell out in minutes; a 500m walk from the car park.
22 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Beloved Cornish seaside town renowned for its turquoise waters, golden beaches and thriving art scene including the Tate St Ives gallery.
27 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Modern art gallery dramatically positioned on Porthmeor Beach, showcasing works by the St Ives school and international modern artists.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Spectacular complex of enormous biome domes nestled in a former clay pit, housing the world's largest indoor rainforest.
29 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Magical tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church, connected to Marazion by a cobbled causeway revealed at low tide.
34 km · about 40 min drive
beach
Spectacular cove on the Lizard Peninsula with turquoise waters, serpentine rock stacks and caves revealed at low tide.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.
43 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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