Mawgan Porth
OS Grid ref:- SW8467
The beach and village of Mawgan Porth is situated on Cornwall's Atlantic Coast, it lies seven miles north of the popular resort of Newquay, between Watergate Bay and Trenance.
The small village is set in a lush green valley where the River Menalhyl runs down to the sea.
Mawgan Porth consists of a pub, the Merrymoor Inn, which is situated behind the beach, a few hotels, guest houses and caravan parks and a few shops, one of which specialises in wet suit and surf board hire.
The beach has golden sands, rock pools and some sand dunes and is surrounded by high rugged cliffs. At low tide there are a number of caves that are accessible. There is level access to the beach and toilets and parking are situated close by. Lifeguards operate in the summer months.
Mawgan Porth also has a pitch and putt course and crazy golf.