Maenporth - Budock Water Circular

(S/E) From the car park, head across the road, picking up the trail to the left of The Cove, in a West-South-West direction. The track runs parallel with a driveway. The track will lead uphill, it will work its way up through, field and farmland, for 2.25km to Perwarne Barton

(1) From Penwarne Barton the route will continue to the North-East, along the track and across fields, care when crossing any roads, for approx 2.5 km.

(2) Turning right down the lane around the back of houses, Budock Water, approx 750m.

(3) Crossing the main road, with care, and continuing down the lane opposite for 2 km.

(4) At the roundabout turn left. The route now continues down through a residential estate. At the bottom of the hill, turn right at the meadow, which leads onto Swanpool and the lake. Handrail the Pool to Swanpool Beach. Pick up the coast path and wooded footpath, approx 2.5 km.

(5) At the Monument, continue along the designated coastal path, part of the long-distance South West Coast Path, for another 2km to the starting point (S/E)

1. The beach carpark now has pay and display
2. During high season the carpark can fill early in the day
3. The beach café offers a selection of food and drinks (Seasonal)
4. The walk follows designated paths through farmland, where there may be farm animals and may have electrified fencing.
5. Ensure that you follow the country and highway codes.

1. The swan pool with the wildlife and fish
2. The memorial dedicated to the home guard during WW2
3. The coast path of many ship wrecks