Porthallow

Porthallow is a small fishing village tucked along the east coast of The Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, south of the Helford River. It sits within St Keverne parish, just north of the village of St Keverne, and carries the quiet concentration of a place shaped by the sea. One road threads through the settlement, where the public house, the Five Pilchards, recalls the village’s connection to the pilchard fishery in its name. Porthallow occupies a special place on the map: it is the midpoint of the South West Coast Path and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an inviting stop for walkers and those seeking coastal character in the South West. With the simplicity of a single street and the warmth of a local pub, Porthallow offers a moment of calm and coastal history for visitors exploring TR12 and beyond.