Charlestown Charlestown used to be called West Polmear but the name was changed to Charles's town after Charles Rashleigh. This later became Charlestown. Charlestown is a busy p...
Charlestown used to be called West Polmear but the name was changed to Charles's town after Charles Rashleigh. This later became Charlestown. Charlestown is a busy port used for the exportation of china clay is exported.
Porthpean
Porthpean is a small hamlet made up of Lower Porthpean and Higher Porthpean. The beach here is safe and sheltered and therefore ideal for families.
Local note
Charlestown has the kind of harbour character we love: practical, weathered, and full of small details that reward a slower look.
Arrive early in peak season where possible, and leave time for parking, slopes and narrow streets.
A good family read before a visit: talk about boats, tides, old buildings and how harbour life works.
Harbours can be useful for learning about tides and shelter, but always follow local signs and safety rules.
Check tides, parking and opening times if you are visiting for food, boat trips or a family wander.
Par
Par is a fishing port and harbour. The harbour and beach are south of the actual town of Par. Par is a port that is used for the exportation of china clay.
Polkerris
Polkerris has a harbour and a small beach. The beach is sheltered by a curved harbour wall.
The RNLI stationed a lifeboat at Polkerris between 1859 and 1922.
A few useful Down The Cove picks connected to this read.
