St Agnes Head
St Agnes Head, St Agnes, Cornwall TR5
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About St Agnes Head
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Nearby Attractions
Trevaunance Cove
beachTrevaunance Cove is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near St Agnes, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
0.2 km away
St Agnes Museum
historicA superb small museum in the heart of St Agnes village, chronicling the tin and copper mining heritage of one of Cornwall's most scenic coastal mining communities. The collections include mining equipment, photographs, and social history that brings to life the extraordinary world of the nineteenth-century miner — a community both prosperous and precarious.
0.6 km away
Chapel Porth Beach
beachA narrow combe opens to the sea at Chapel Porth, where the ruins of engine houses cling to the cliffs above a wide, unspoilt beach. The contrast of industrial heritage and natural beauty is uniquely Cornish. The National Trust cafe here serves the legendary 'hedgehog' — a chocolate ice cream rolled in clotted cream and honeycomb — beloved by generations of visitors.
1.9 km away
St Agnes Beacon
naturalSt Agnes Beacon is a worthwhile natural stop near Mithian, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.
2.4 km away
Perranporth Beach
beachThree miles of golden Atlantic sand, backed by rolling dunes and reliably good surf — Perranporth has been a classic Cornish beach holiday destination since the railway arrived in the Victorian era. The northern end of the beach is quieter; the southern end, near the village, buzzes with surf schools and beach cafes in summer. At very low tides, the ruins of an early Christian oratory emerge from the sand.
4.8 km away
St Piran's Oratory
historicThe remains of one of the earliest Christian churches in Cornwall, dating back to the 6th century. Buried in sand for centuries, the oratory was excavated and now lies protected under a concrete shelter. A site of great historical significance.
4.8 km away