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World War II fighter pens and defences, and other associated remains, at the airfield formerly known as RAF Perranporth, Trevellas

15 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +77 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +77 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Gatekeeper, Red Admiral, Small White +37 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Coral Weed, Corallina +62 more · last seen 2024

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Newquay to Penzance; Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Newquay to Penzance

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 31 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 18: Perranporth to Portreath)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
St Agnes FP 39Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Newquay to PenzanceWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Wheal Kitty Lanepublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mSurface asphaltIncline -33%Path type: unclassified
Wheal Kitty Lanepublic footpath · 6 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 6 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Wheal Kitty Lanepublic footpath · 17 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 17 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Saints Trail - St Agnes to ThreemilestoneCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Saints' TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.1 km
Named routeRef 34Length 4.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

G-SCOL landing at Perranporth Airfield

G-SCOL landing at Perranporth Airfield

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