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Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Porth Meor Valley from Carnewas
Visorando Member
4.65 mi
+692 ft
-696 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from St. Eval (Cornwall)
This circular walk using the famous section of the South West Coast path next to Bedruthan Steps explores as well a beautiful arch rock next to Hight Cove and Porth Mear before you go back using quiet paths in the valley which leads to Pentire Farm.
Trevelgue Head
1.49 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Newquay (England)
This short circular walk explores this beautiful headland, an Iron Age promontory rock with 360° viewpoint between Porth Beach and Watergate Beach.
Towan Headland and Pentire Point East from Newquay
5.17 mi
+338 ft
-335 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Newquay (England)
This circular walk from Newquay explores the Coastal path leading to these two headlands with beautiful views towards Newquay Bay, the famous Fistral Beach and Crantock Beach.
Dinnas and Trevose Heads
3.12 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from St. Merryn (Cornwall)
This easy circular walk leading to Dinnas and Trevose Heads provides a way to discover this beautiful section of the coastal path including Booby's Bay, Stinking Cove and Mother Ivey's Bay.
Penpol Creek and Gannel Estuary from Crantock
4.95 mi
+285 ft
-269 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Crantock (Cornwall)
This circular walk provides a good way to discover Crantock Beach, the Gannel estuary wildlife and a few paths inland. However, be careful, the entire loop can be walked only at low tide because you need to walk the Gannel Estuary for almost one mile! At high tide, you can walk the small loop named "Crantock Beach and Penpol Creek from Crantock" if you want.
Crantock Beach and Penpol Creek from Crantock
2.68 mi
+118 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Crantock (Cornwall)
This nice circular walk is an alternative and shorter loop at high tide when it is impossible to walk along the Gannel Estuary. During this alternative path, you will discover Crantock Beach, the coastal path along the estuary and Penpol Creek before you go back using paths across fields.
Stepper Point and Pepper Hole from Lellizzick Farm
2.48 mi
+292 ft
-276 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Padstow (Cornwall)
This short walk close to Lellizzick offers great views towards the mouth of the River Camel and Pentire Point. You will also reach beautiful coves and cliff holes including Harbour Cove, Butter and Pepper holes.
Brea Hill and St Enodoc Church from Trebetherick
2.87 mi
+266 ft
-276 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from St. Minver Lowlands (Cornwall)
This short and easy walk from Trebetherick explores the beautiful coast next to the River Camel estuary leading to Brea Hill viewpoint. You finally go back to the village exploring the lovely St Enodoc Church on your way.
Hollywell Beach, Kelsey Head and Pentire Point West from Cubert Church
6.87 mi
+525 ft
-522 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cubert (Cornwall)
This pretty long circular walk from Cubert village goes inland following a stream next to Penhale Dunes and continues exploring a section of the coastal path along beautiful beaches including Holywell Beach and Poly Joke Beach. You will admire as well the Gannel Estuary and Pentire Point East from Pentire Point West. The return route uses Cubert Commons paths and tracks.
Luxulyan Heritage site
2.85 mi
+272 ft
-249 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Lanlivery (Cornwall)
This interesting walk mainly in woods provides a way of visiting the impressive Luxulyan Valley Heritage site including Treffry Viaduct, The Wheel Pit or Trevanney china clay kiln.
The Rumps and Pentire Point from Pentireglaze
4.01 mi
+630 ft
-653 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from St. Minver Highlands (Cornwall)
This beautiful walk provides a good way to discover Pentire headland following mainly the coastal path. On the way, you will discover beautiful points and coves with great views, especially at sunset !
Finding a path through the dunes to St. Piran's Oratory
2.13 mi
+108 ft
-89 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Perranzabuloe (Cornwall)
St. Piran is the patron saint of tin miners and Cornwall. A walk into the dunes to where St. Piran landed and built an oratory, and later a church. The walk-in, to be fair, could be seen as a little featureless, making the way through the dunes. Looking deeper, and in the eyes of the beholder, there can be plenty to discover, from the flora and fauna to the historic facts relating to the dunes. To find such historic remains in the middle of the dunes poses many questions, but simple to explain.
Doyden Point and Castle from Port Quin
1.02 mi
+115 ft
-102 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from St. Endellion (Cornwall)
This very short walk offers some wonderful views of Port Quin and Doyden Castle.
Idless Wood
3.17 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Kenwyn (Cornwall)
This easy circular walk close to Truro uses mainly tracks and large paths in beautiful woodlands.
Cligga Head from Perranporth
2.63 mi
+328 ft
-318 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Perranzabuloe (Cornwall)
This small circular walk along the cliff leads to Cligga Head with beautiful views at sunset. The return path uses a balcony path which goes past next to remains of mine.
Port Isaac and Trewetha from Port Gaverne
3.03 mi
+459 ft
-446 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from St. Endellion (Cornwall)
This short circular walk provides a good way to visit the famous fishing villages, Port Isaac and Port Gaverne using the coastal path, typical lanes in Port Isaac and paths inland during the return way.
Black Head
2.04 mi
+420 ft
-446 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from St Austell Bay (England)
This short (but with a few ascents and descents) circular walk from Trenarren mostly uses the South West Coast path overlooking St Austell Bay, Mevagissey Bay and even Chapel Point on clear days.
Boscawen Circular
2.40 mi
+262 ft
-253 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Truro (Cornwall)
A short walk leading from Boscawen Park, following a designated footpath through field and wooded area, leading to a track and country road. Descending into the estuarial hamlet of Maplas, following the river upstream to the start
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