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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · South West England

Lower Porthpean

In or near Charlestown.

Free admission4.7 · 307 Google reviews

Lower Porthpean (Cornish: Porthbian Woles) is a coastal hamlet in Cornwall, England, UK. It is close to Higher Porthpean and one mile (1.6 km) south of St Austell.

Porthpean Beach - geograph.org.uk - 716717

Trevor Rickard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
St Austell · 2.4 km
  • Free entry

About

Lower Porthpean (Cornish: Porthbian Woles) is a coastal hamlet in Cornwall, England, UK. It is close to Higher Porthpean and one mile (1.6 km) south of St Austell.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Lower Porthpean (Cornish: Porthbian Woles) is a coastal hamlet in Cornwall, England, UK. It is close to Higher Porthpean and one mile (1.6 km) south of St Austell.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.3230, -4.7670
District
Cornwall
Parish
St Austell Bay
Postcode
PL26 6AX
Parliamentary constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Nearest railway station
St Austell2.4 km

Sources

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St Levan’s Church, Porthpean

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Where to eat & stay near Lower Porthpean

Places to stay

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Campsites · South West England

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Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre — a campsite in england south west.

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Broad Meadow House

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Hotels · South West England

Travelodge

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Caravan parks · South West England

River Valley Holiday Park

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Hotels · South West England

White Hart

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Campsites · South West England

Carlyon Bay Caravan & Camping Park

Carlyon Bay Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england south west.

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Places to eat & drink

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Pier House Hotel

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Pack Horse Public House

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Cafés · South West England

Stables Cafe

Stables Cafe — a café in england south west.

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Methodist Chapel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower Porthpean?
Lower Porthpean is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6AX), in the parish of St Austell Bay.
What is Lower Porthpean?
Lower Porthpean (Cornish: Porthbian Woles) is a coastal hamlet in Cornwall, England, UK. It is close to Higher Porthpean and one mile (1.6 km) south of St Austell.
How do I get to Lower Porthpean?
The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6AX.
Is Lower Porthpean a protected site?
Yes — Lower Porthpean is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Lower Porthpean free to visit?
Yes, Lower Porthpean is free to enter.
How do I get to Lower Porthpean?
The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6AX.