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Poltair Park

3 ha

📷 Tom Jolliffe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

50.34021, -4.78614

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and House Sparrow
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • ☕Buffers Coffee Shop — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, House Sparrow, Robin +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, House Sparrow, Robin +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, White/Buff-tailed Bumblebee workers, Red-tailed Bumblebee +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 32: Mevagissey to Par)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Saints WayWalking route47 km

Padstow to Fowey

Named routeRef SWLength 47 kmRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Diversion West of Charlestown)Walking route
Named route
Par Beach TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Belmont Roadpublic footpath · 312 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 312 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

99 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
UK:National Cycle Network - west boundCycling route
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 305Cycling route
Named routeRef 305National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 2 Plymouth to St. AustellCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route172 m
Named routeRef 3Length 172 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 3Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface blocks

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Poltair Park, Children's playground, St Austell

📷 Tom Jolliffe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Poltair Park, Children's playground, St Austell

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