St Agnes Beacon is a 17th-century beacon situated on the highest point of the St Agnes Headland in Cornwall, England. The beacon offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding coastline, including the iconic Chapel Porth beach and the rugged north Cornwall cliffs. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the Lizard Peninsula and the Isles of Scilly. The beacon itself is a striking feature, standing 12 meters tall and built from local granite. Its rugged, weathered appearance blends seamlessly into the windswept landscape, making it a popular spot for walkers, photographers, and nature lovers alike.
Nice easy walk, although it would be more difficult with a pushchair. Panoramic views from the peak where the Beacon is situated. It clouded over as we reached the actual beacon and would look even better with more sun.
The Beacon dominates the north Cornwall coast, it's the high point between St Ives and Newquay. You can easily package together a half day circular walk that will take in the Iron Age fort, standing stones, an old tin mine, some lofty cliffs, and a decent pint and a pasty. The Atlantic seen from North Cornwall has the most incredible colour, and here it's at its very best.
If you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, dripping wet with heart palpitations because you have been dreaming about Beacons, then this may be the place for you! As Beacons go I would say it's a nice one. Not too Beaconish but Beacon enough to quench that Beacon thirst. No Beacon car parking or Beacon toilets at the summit, however, which may upset the devout Beacon purist amongst you.
Amazing sight seeing in Cornwall! Historic scene definitely worth a visit
It's a beacon on a hill, nice place to walk, okay to have dogs off lead, better in clear weather with some amazing views of the Cornish coast.
Beautiful, peaceful, excellent walking around the beacon, with access to Wheal Coates engine houses, above Chapel Porth, with spectacular views along the north coast.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Nice easy walk, although it would be more difficult with a pushchair. Panoramic views from the peak where the Beacon is situated. It clouded over as we reached the actual beacon and would look even better with more sun.
The Beacon dominates the north Cornwall coast, it's the high point between St Ives and Newquay. You can easily package together a half day circular walk that will take in the Iron Age fort, standing stones, an old tin mine, some lofty cliffs, and a decent pint and a pasty. The Atlantic seen from North Cornwall has the most incredible colour, and here it's at its very best.
If you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, dripping wet with heart palpitations because you have been dreaming about Beacons, then this may be the place for you! As Beacons go I would say it's a nice one. Not too Beaconish but Beacon enough to quench that Beacon thirst. No Beacon car parking or Beacon toilets at the summit, however, which may upset the devout Beacon purist amongst you.
Amazing sight seeing in Cornwall! Historic scene definitely worth a visit
It's a beacon on a hill, nice place to walk, okay to have dogs off lead, better in clear weather with some amazing views of the Cornish coast.
Beautiful, peaceful, excellent walking around the beacon, with access to Wheal Coates engine houses, above Chapel Porth, with spectacular views along the north coast.
