Porthtowan Cornwall Map

About Porthtowan

Porthtowan tumbles towards the wild Atlantic, a Cornish village where the air carries the salty tang of the sea and the cries of gulls. It lies 5.7 km north of Redruth (from Redruth: bearing 350°T, OS grid SW 693 477), and is situated west of Mount Hawke village. The dramatic sweep of its beach, a favoured spot for surfers drawn by the powerful swells, is framed by rugged cliffs that bear the scars of a mining heritage, their weathered faces hinting at a past industry now softened by the persistent embrace of coastal flora. The village itself, a collection of cottages and homes that seem to lean into the prevailing westerly winds, possesses a quiet resilience, a character shaped by the ocean's constant presence and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Even on a grey day, the light here can possess a singular, luminous quality, reflecting off the wet sand and the slate roofs with a pearlescent sheen.

About This Porthtowan Map Page

Explore Porthtowan, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.284942, -5.239170. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.