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About Porthcothan

Porthcothan is a small Cornish coastal village above a sheltered sandy bay on the north coast. From the M5, take the A30 west past Bodmin, then the A39 north via Wadebridge before following local roads through St. Eval. The B3276 provides a scenic coastal route from Newquay, just 15km away. Over 50 EV charging points serve the area. The beach features a natural freshwater pool formed by a stream at low tide.

Where is Porthcothan on the map?

Porthcothan is in England, at 50.510, -5.017 - about 19 km north-west of Toldish.

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Porthcothan. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

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What is the closest airport to Porthcothan?

The closest airport to Porthcothan is Cornwall Airport Newquay, 16 km (about 22 min by car).

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