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About Mawgan Porth

The glorious, almost white sands of Mawgan Porth, matches the creamy tips of the tumbling waves lapping the shore of this lovely coastal resort which in recent years has become a Mecca for surfers and sea-sport enthusiasts. It is a pretty place, with a stream flowing down from St.Columb Major through the dense greenery of The Vale of Mawgan. From the cliffs above Beacon Cove there are spectacular sea and coastal views, and a sloping path slips down to the pretty, sheltered cove beneath. It is a joyous place for anyone wishing to fish from the sand.

At nearby Bedruthen Steps, Atlantic rollers pound a rock-strewn beach. Huge granite rocks, dappled by flashes of light and shade rise up towards crumbling cliffs. Folklore dictates that these were the stepping-stones used by the legendry Cornish giant, Bedruthen. Cornwall is a land of romantic legends and the story of Bedruthen, true or false, adds a measure of enchantment to what is already a truly dramatic sight. The land belongs to the National Trust and the steps are closed during the winter months.

Bright and sparkling Mawgan Porth might be, but behind the beach there is said to be the remains of a settlement thought to date back to the 5th-century AD. Ringed around this part of the coast there is a rich collection of prehistoric sites, including Bronze-Age Barrows and castles from the Iron-Age.

The main attraction though is and always will be the beach. The resort is popular with families who find a wealth of spacious caravan parks in the area which cater for all tastes and all age-groups. Hotel accommodation is plentiful and naturally, there is an excellent choice of inns and restaurants, all serving luxuriant offerings from the deep blue sea!

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Mawgan Porth

Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps	(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)	Pictures
Newquay Zoo	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Trerice	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Trevose Head Lighthouse	(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Prideaux Place	(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Callestock Cider Farm	(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Trewithen Gardens	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Bodmin Jail	(13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
St. Agnes Leisure Park	(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The Shire Hall	(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Bodmin & Wenford Railway	(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Truro Cathedral	(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Lanhydrock House	(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
The Eden Project	(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Mawgan Porth

St Eval, in the county of Cornwall (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NE)
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Porthcothan, in the county of Cornwall (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction N)
Wildlife, wild plants, flowers, and winding lanes are typical of this part of Cornwall where Porthcothan beach is backed by an area of low dunes.
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Newquay, in the county of Cornwall (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction SW)
What a rare blessing Newquay has in its mile upon mile of sheltered, golden beaches that offer a safe haven for sun-worshippers and surfers alike.
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Constantine Bay, in the county of Cornwall (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction N)
Constantine Bay lies south of Padstow, and just a short distance from Trevose Head. Here visitors will find a marvellous...
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Crantock, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW)
Situated on the River Gannel's estuary, Crantock beach offers low-tide sand backed by a broad expanse of dunes and low cliffs. It...
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Padstow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction NE)
Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe.
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Holywell, in the county of Cornwall (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SW)
This pretty place is quieter than most on this coastline, it has a golden sandy beach stretching to almost a mile which offers idyllic sun-bathing and swimming conditions.
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Rock, in the county of Cornwall (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE)
Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince.
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Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NE)
This is an area of pleasant coves, delightful bays and quaint villages.
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Wadebridge, in the county of Cornwall (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E)
This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts.
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New Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)
New Polzeath overlooks the extensive sands at Hayles Bay, where westerly winds provide perfect conditions for surfers. Just north of New Polzeath you can find steps leading to a beautiful beach.
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Perranporth, in the county of Cornwall (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SW)
Perranporth has a spectacular golden sandy beach which stretches for about 3 miles along the coast.
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Trevellas, in the county of Cornwall (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction SW)
Lovely coastal region lying at the mouth of Trevellas Coombe, a steep valley with stone built tall chimneys and the shell of a derelict engine house still standing as evocative reminders of the old Blue Hills Tin Mine.
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Port Isaac, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction NE)
Port Isaac offers visitors many rich experiences from strolls around its ancient streets and narrow alleys criss-crossing the hillside, to simply standing on the top of a cliff watching the foaming waves of the changing tide.
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Port Gaverne, in the county of Cornwall (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NE)
The village itself was especially noted for Pilchards, a fact which caused many fishermen in the 19th-century to make this little place their home.
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Nearby travel help

Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction SE)
Quintrel Downs Station	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S)
Newquay Station	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW)
Plymouth City Airport	(40.7 miles, 65.4 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 31	(68.3 miles, 109.9 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 30	(71.0 miles, 114.2 km, direction E)
Mawgan Porth to London	(225.6 miles, 363.1 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Mawgan Porth

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Mawgan Porth center
The Windward Hotel	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SW)
The Metro	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction S)
Pine Lodge	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW)
The Three Tees Hotel	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW)
Edgcumbe Hotel	(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction SW)
Hotel Bristol	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction SW)
Cliffdene Hotel	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SW)
Grand Palm Hotel	(4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction SW)
Holmwood Guest House	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW)
Trebarwith Hotel	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SW)
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