Black Head headland offers near 360 degree views across St Austell bay round to Mevagissey. A spur leads off the SW coast path and up onto the remains of an Iron age fort and ruins of a rifle range. There's also a small cove and accessible beach on the west shoulder.

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3. Black Head Headland – Charlestown Harbour loop from Pentewan

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Location: St. Austell Bay, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Black Head Headland

1. Black Head loop

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3. Black Head Headland – Charlestown Harbour loop from Pentewan

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