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Directions to Porthtowan Backpackers

Seamyst, Beach Road, Porthtowan, Truro, Cornwall TR4 8AA, Cornwall, England
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Map & directions

DIRECTIONS TO PORTHTOWAN BACKPACKERS
Seamyst, Beach Road, Porthtowan. Cornwall

[For Sat nav. users TR4 8AA]

01209 891697


By Road

We are approx. 93miles (1.5hrs from Exeter)

From the M5 Join A30 ( signposted Oakhampton, Launceston, Bodmin)

From Plymouth A38 join A30 @ Bodmin Junc. (signposted Redruth, Truro)

Continue on A30 until you come to the CHIVERTON X Roundabout.
Then -Turn Right - signposted St. Agnes (B 3277) continue on this road until you see - 7 Milestone Garage on your right. Turn Left at X roads immediately after garage (signposted Porthtowan)

Continue on this road for approx. 2 miles at bottom of hill, take the next right into the village. We are located on the left next door to the village store. Entrance up drive.
There is free parking opposite.

By Train

Nearest railway Station is Redruth. (15 mins by car)

By Air

From Newquay Cornwall airport. (we are approx. 30-40min by road from the airport. Going towards Redruth on the A30 which is signposted Truro Redruth)

[Then follow directions highlighted above.]

Carriers - , Flybe, Jet 2, BMI Baby, Lufthansa, Skybus (Isles of Scilly)



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  • 29 Dec 2011 (100%)
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