Porthcothan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Porthcothan
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 Porthcothan beach looking down from the north at low tide, towards the former Arch rock |
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| OS grid reference | SW8574572018 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PADSTOW |
| Postcode district | PL28 |
| Dialling code | 01841 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Porthcothan (Cornish: Porthkehodhon) is a lovely coastal village in Cornwall, England. It's located between the popular towns of Newquay and Padstow. This charming spot is known for its beautiful sandy beach and stunning natural surroundings. Porthcothan is part of the civil parish of St Eval.
Porthcothan is located within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This means it's a special place with amazing landscapes. Almost a third of Cornwall has this important protection. It's just like a National Park, keeping the area beautiful for everyone.
The sandy beach at Porthcothan is a big hit with visitors. It's also a fantastic spot for surfers! During the summer, lifeguards keep an eye on everyone in the water. Local surf schools sometimes use the beach to teach new surfers. You can find a pay-and-display car park nearby. There is also a small grocery shop close to the beach. In January 2014, a big storm named Anne caused some changes. It sadly broke down a local rock formation called Jan Leverton's Rock.
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Village History
Like many hidden coves in Cornwall, Porthcothan has old stories about smuggling. Smuggling was when people secretly brought goods into the country. They did this to avoid paying taxes. There's a large cave about a mile inland from Porthcothan. People say this cave was used to hide the smuggled goods.
Famous People from Porthcothan
Some interesting people have lived in or near Porthcothan.
Authors and Playwrights
J. D. Beresford was an early science fiction author. He used to live here. The famous playwright Nick Darke also called Porthcothan home. A playwright writes plays for the theater.
D. H. Lawrence's Time in Cornwall
The well-known novelist D. H. Lawrence lived nearby for a while. However, he didn't get along very well with the local people. This was during World War I. Some locals suspected him of being a spy. This was a misunderstanding, but it made his time there difficult.
