Lidos & outdoor pools · South West England
Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool
In or near St Agnes.
Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool — a lido in england south west.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Paul's Loop · 5.6 km
About
Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool is a lido located in england south west, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2022
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool is a lido located in South-West England. This natural rockpool provides a unique swimming experience with direct access to the sea. The area is characterised by its rugged coastline and sandy beaches, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The tidal pool is suitable for families and those looking to enjoy a refreshing dip in a scenic coastal setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2902, -5.2431
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Agnes
- Postcode
- TR4 8AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Paul's Loop — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1167088793 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool?
- Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR4 8AW), in the parish of St. Agnes.
- What is Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool?
- Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool — a lido in england south west.
- How do I get to Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool?
- The nearest railway station is Paul's Loop, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR4 8AW.
- Is Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool a protected site?
- Yes — Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool is part of the Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool?
- The nearest railway station is Paul's Loop, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR4 8AW.