Banns Vale

Banns is a small hamlet on the rugged western edge of Cornwall, tucked between the villages of Mount Hawke and Porthtowan. It sits within the civil parish of St Agnes at grid reference SW 710 480, offering a quietly local base from which to explore this stretch of the Cornish coast. The celebrated South West Coast Path lies just 2 km to the west, putting dramatic coastal walks within easy reach of the hamlet. Administratively, Banns falls within the Mount Hawke and Portreath division of Cornwall Council, and its location places it neatly among well-loved neighbouring communities. For walkers and visitors seeking a slice of Cornish life away from larger resorts, Banns provides a straightforward, authentic starting point for days spent on the path or exploring the nearby settlements of Mount Hawke and Porthtowan.