Perranporth

Information About Perranporth in Cornwall

Perranporth can be found on the north coast of Cornwall and is approximately 8 miles away from Newquay and Truro. This charming village boasts its own 3 miles of dog friendly beach that is popular with surfers, snorkellers, sailors, horse riders, swimmer’s and walkers.

The village of Perranporth is just a few minutes’ walk from the beach and offers a selection of shops which include two mini markets and a good choice of restaurants.

Clock Gardens can be found at the end of the High Street where you can enjoy beautifully tended grounds and a boating lake is located just across the road.

Perranporth Park is great for having a picnic with the kids, playing a spot of tennis, football or simply playing in the children’s play area.

The well-known South-West Coast Path can also be accessed from the village, and this provides walkers with some of the most spectacular views in the country.

Perranporth Golf Club is a popular place for avid golfers and can be found on the cliffs overlooking the sea. This golf club offers some of the best links golf in the South West.

If you have an interest in flying, you could enjoy a trial lesson at Perranporth Flying Club which is set in a superb clifftop setting in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm is a good day out for all the family and is situated just outside Perranporth at Penhallow. Entry is free and visitors can enjoy tractor rides, homemade cream teas, meet the friendly farm animals and of course enjoy a guided tour of Cornwall’s oldest distillery whilst sampling some amazing spirits and ciders which include the famous Cornish Rattler.

Perranporth provides a good base from which to explore all that Cornwall has to offer with the local U1 & U1A bus service that runs regularly on a circular route from Newquay to Truro. This bus can be accessed from the New Inn pub in Goonhavern on the B3285. There are also plenty of car parks dotted around the village with the majority offering disabled parking.

Silverbow Country Park in Goonhavern is an ideal location if you are looking to buy a holiday home, static caravan or holiday lodge near Perranporth. Silverbow Country Park has a range of caravans for sale near Perranporth in North Cornwall and is just a short drive from the village.

People walking along the coastal path near Perranporth