Overview of Trevellas Porth
Below the Blue Hill Mines on Cornwall’s North Coast, Trevellas Cove is one of our favourite Cornish beaches, situated on a stunning stretch of coastline forming part of the St Agnes Mining District, Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.
With its backdrop of historic mine engine houses, wild cliffs and crystal-clear waters, it’s no wonder this place is a popular secluded spot for us locals to get away from the crowds and enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and paddleboarding.
At low tide, the beach is also a great place to explore rock pools and hunt for shells and sea glass.
Can you park at Trevellas Cove?
There is a small, free National Trust car park (room for about 12 vehicles) right next to the beach but be warned, parking here is not for nervous drivers, the road down to the cove is extremely steep with hairpin bends, limited passing space and then a very narrow track leading to the car park.
If you don’t like the sound of this, then we recommend parking at the larger car park at the top of the hill and walking down the hill.
What are The Best Walks Near Trevellas?
From the beach follow the Jericho Valley up through the Blue Hills and beyond for a truelly memorable walk through the stunning countryside and see the Cornish heritage mining ruins.
For a relatively short walk go over the headland to reach the popular beach of Trevaunance Cove in St Agnes. For a longer walk carry on beyond to St Agnes Head where you’ll find the ruins of Wheal Coates mine and the beautiful Towanroath Engine Housesabove Chapel Porth beach.
Alternatively, head east along the Southwest Coast Parth, past Perranporth airfield and on to Perranporth town for a wonderful walk along a dramatic stretch of coast with high cliffs and breathtaking views.
What is there to do at Trevellas Cove?
There are plenty of rocks to explore, and the clear water provides excellent visibility for snorkeling.
There are no organised activities at Trevellas Porth but don’t let that stop you from enjoying yourself. Here are a few of our recommended thing to do at this beach on a calm day. Be sure to check the tide and weather forecast first as this is a treacherous stretch of coast on wild days.
- Wild Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Paddleboarding
- Rockpooling
- Coasteering
- Fishing
- BBQ
- Watch The Sunset
- Kayaking
Is Trevellas Cove Good for Surfing?
Not really, the rocky shoreline makes it unsuitable for surfing so check out the other nearby lifeguarded surf beaches at Perranporth, St Agnes or Chapel Porth for safe surfing.\
What are the Food and Drink options at Trevellas Porth?
There is no beach cafe or any other food options nearby so we recommend planning ahead and bringing your own food.
Is Trevellas Porth Beach Good for Small Children?
Not really, there is poor access for buggies, no public toilets and limited parking may mean a long walk from the car so it’s not a great choice for families with small kids.
Are There Lifeguards at Trevellas Beach?
There is no RNLI Beach lifeguard service at Trevellasporth. The nearest lifeguarded beach is at the neighbouring Trevaunance Cove or the larger surfing favourite up the road at Perranporth beach.
Is Trevellas Porth Beach Dog Friendly?
Trevellas Porth is dog-friendly all year round. There’s not a lot of space for dogs to run about though as It’s a small beach and quite rocky at low tide. The cliffs along the coast path are high and very steep so keep dogs on a lead at all times.
