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Heather Fields Along the Southwest Coast Path

Heather Fields Along the Southwest Coast Path

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Heather Fields Along the Southwest Coast Path

Recommended by 44 hikers out of 46

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cornwall National Landscape

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Location: Towednack, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Clodgy Point – View of Pendour Cove loop from Towednack

16.9km

04:46

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Zennor Head – View of Pendour Cove loop from Zennor

10.5km

02:58

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Porthmeor Beach – Man's Head Rock Formation loop from St Ives

14.1km

03:57

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Modestas

January 19, 2024

On this segment of the southwest coast path, I encountered difficulty in locating a suitable camping spot as darkness descended. Exhausted from a day of walking over 38 km and being on the move for more than 12 hours, I found myself without a place to set up camp. Forced to deviate from the path, I ascended in the hope of discovering a suitable spot to pitch my tent. To my astonishment and relief, just beyond the untamed heathers, there lay a field that seemed to be privately maintained, possibly for animals, as it was well-kept and not overgrown. Opting to camp there, I took the chance that the landowner wouldn't object. Fortunately, it seemed no one even noticed my presence. The night was truly delightful, accompanied by the soothing sound of waves.

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Towednack, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Heather Fields Along the Southwest Coast Path

1. Clodgy Point – View of Pendour Cove loop from Towednack

2. Zennor Head – View of Pendour Cove loop from Zennor

3. View of Porthmeor Beach – Man's Head Rock Formation loop from St Ives

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