is one of north Cornwall's most characterful coastal villages, its granite cottages set above a coastline of dramatic cliffs and sheltered coves. From the rock pools of Trevaunance Cove to the iconic Wheal Coates engine houses on the cliff, the old tin-mining heritage is never far from view.
Beach and cove guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
St Agnes is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.
Families, beach days, coast paths, rock pools and relaxed exploring.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
St Agnes is a large village on the north coast. St Agnes has a choice of beaches. Trevaunance Cove is a great beach for rock pooling while Trevellas Porth is quiet and secluded and popular amongst local fishermen. A third beach, Chapel Porth, is now owned by the National Trust.
Sea Fishing in St Agnes
St Agnes provides good sport with bass fishing.
Trevaunance Cove
Chapel Porth
Trevellas Porth
Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.
A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.
Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.
St Agnes RNLI
The Lifeboat
XKalibur - D Class Lifeboat
The Lifeboat Station
St Agnes is one of seven stations operating a lifeboat funded by viewers of the BBC television programme Blue Peter. The inshore lifeboat crews have been honoured with seven awards for gallantry.
Support St Agnes Lifeboat...
With thanks to the RNLI for allowing us to use their images and information
St Agnes RNLI
The Lifeboat
XKalibur - D Class Lifeboat
The Lifeboat Station
St Agnes is one of seven stations operating a lifeboat funded by viewers of the BBC television programme Blue Peter. The inshore lifeboat crews have been honoured with seven awards for gallantry.
Support St Agnes Lifeboat...
With thanks to the RNLI for allowing us to use their images and information
A few useful Down The Cove picks connected to this read.
