Back in the 1860s St Agnes was a cooper and tin mining town.  Today the tourism industry takes over the strain from the old engines house you’ll find dotted around the cliffs and countryside.  The Wheal Coates Engine House, which used to power a tin mine, provides an impressive viewpoint to take in the splendour of the coast along the golden sands of Chapel Porth Beach.  The tin from the mines used to be exported by boat from Trevaunance Cove.  You’ll find a scenic path that runs right from The Wheal Coates Engine House to Trevaunance.  If you plan to walk it allow a good 3 hours, but the rocky cliff clad in heather, gorse and wild flowers make should put it high up your list of things to do.
If you are looking for shorter walks then there is a notable number of paths round Trevaunace Cove.

The St Agnes Beacon (a National Trust property) provides striking views;  at 628ft the Bryanick is the highest point for some distance.  From the top you can see 23 miles of coast and 32 church towers.

The 2 mile long Chapel Porth Beach is superb.  At low tide the beach’s shallow incline means the golden sand stretches on and on.  It’s a favourite with surfers.