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Porthleven Amenity Area

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Jackdaw
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Shoveler +86 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Shoveler +86 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Torth Felen, Shaggy Parasol, Tawny Funnel +29 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Red Soldier Beetle, Sericostoma personatum, Beautiful Demoiselle +3 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 25: Marazion to Porthleven)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Plantations and parklandWalking route2.4 km

1.5 mile ramle through one of the tree plantations at Penrose then the parkland.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Porthleven BR 18Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Porthleven BR 13Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Entrance to new industrial estate Porthleven

Entrance to new industrial estate Porthleven

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