Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Natural Monuments

Holywell Cave

Natural Monuments

Holywell Cave

Highlight • Beach

Holywell Cave

Recommended by 98 hikers out of 99

Save

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

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Holywell Cave

4.8

(5)

hikers

1. Holywell & Perranporth loop from Crantock

24.3km

06:36

340m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

4.8

(33)

410

hikers

2. Porth Joke Beach – Holywell Cave loop from Holywell

8.47km

02:18

130m

120m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.7

(15)

178

hikers

3. Holywell Cave – Porth Joke Beach loop from Holywell

8.91km

02:26

140m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Tips

Dan Hobson

June 22, 2019

At low tide, you can find Holywell Cave under the southern cliffs of Kelsey Head. Whilst the cave entrance from the beach does not seem very large, if you follow the steps inside, the cave soon opens up to reveal a colourful ceiling and limestone pools. Ensure you wear sturdy shoes to explore the cave and a torch is recommended. If you’re tall, watch your head!

Chris Lu

June 10, 2019

The first picture does not show the actual entrance of St Cuthbert's source. This is still about 20 m further left and is really only at low tide to reach on foot. Be sure to have a look at the sea - the tide comes faster than you think.
The special feature of this cave are the color formations of the stones, probably caused by the mix of salt and fresh water.

Translated by Google •

AJ MTB/ EMTB

June 12, 2020

Absolutely a fantastic beach. Great for dogs and kids😎☀️🐾😊

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 20 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 6 November

15°C

13°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Holywell Bay Beach and Gull Rocks

Gannel Estuary Tidal Footbridge

Perranporth Beach

View of Porth Joke Beach

View of Trevaunance Cove

Huer's Hut

Fern Pit Café & Ferry – View of Crantock Beach and Gannel Estuary

Porth Joke Beach

Holywell Beach Car Park

View of Wheal Coates and Chapel Porth Beach

Little Fistral Beach

Holywell Cave

1. Holywell & Perranporth loop from Crantock

2. Porth Joke Beach – Holywell Cave loop from Holywell

3. Holywell Cave – Porth Joke Beach loop from Holywell

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️