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This was once a busy industrial landscape of tin and copper mines and associated trades, but is now an area of extensive wild heathland, vast low tide beaches and enigmatic buildings perched on the cliffs. Chapel Porth is a great spot for a traditional family day on the beach.

Make the most of Chapel Porth
Go for a walk - Follow the South West Coast Path to Wheal Coates for some spectacular coastal views, passing the iconic Towanroath Shaft engine house perched on the cliff slope (1 mile, 35 minutes). An extensive network of paths, a legacy from the mining era when miners walked to work, criss-cross this whole area and there is open access throughout.

Spot wildlife - The heathland around Chapel Porth is of international importance with many rare plants and animals. Look out for peregrine falcons around the cliffs, and dolphins offshore.

Discover history - Remnants of the once-thriving tin and copper mining industry can be seen everywhere. The buildings at Wheal Coates are the most accessible but look carefully and you will see remains almost everywhere you turn.

Grab a bite - Don’t miss one of Chapel Porth Café’s famous croques or hedgehog ice creams.

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Facilities at Chapel Porth

Hazards and restrictions
Please take your litter with you when you leave and clean up after your dog using the bin provided. There is a seasonal dog ban on the beach during the high season.

The sea can be very dangereous. Always observe the RNLI lifeguard signs and flags.

Please beware of sheer drops and crumbling cliffs. Keep well away from the edges and avoid sitting below loose rocky slopes,

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The sign is from the National Trust - the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, an organization for the preservation of historic or scenic places in England.

The beach was photographed on the same day by the same photographer Click for a larger image

Near this sign is another sign also from the National Trust Click for sign's details

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