Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Start point

Train Station

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3.41 km

View of the Cornwall Coast from the South West Coast Path

Highlight • Trail

A nice spot on the rocks just down from the SW coastal path. It's a bit of a steep descent and someone's fitted a rope to hold onto, be careful!

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3.88 km

Polkerris Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice little beach with cafes with a view.

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7.19 km

Gribbin Head Daymark

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gribbin Head, owned by the National Trust, separates St Austell Bay from the River Fowey estuary. It is marked by a striking red and white daymark, built by Trinity House in 1832.

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8.25 km

Polridmouth Bay and Menabilly Grotto

Highlight • Beach

The grotto here was built in the late 18th century. Although you can't access it, you can see the octagonal folly from the beach. The area is called Polridmouth Bay which is pronounced Pridmouth.

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8.34 km

Pond in Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

10.2 km

Readymoney Cove and St Catherine's Castle View

Highlight • Beach

Forest area on the south side of Readymoney Cove, Fowey with direct access to the coastal path.

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10.3 km

St Catherine's Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Managed by English Heritage, St Catherine's Castle was built in the early 16th century. It was commissioned by King Henry VIII as part of his defence system against attack on Fowey Harbour by France.

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10.6 km

Readymoney Copse

Highlight • Forest

Cove and garden located within easy access of Fowey.

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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

6.47 km

3.32 km

1.98 km

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.14 km

5.95 km

2.73 km

2.34 km

484 m

136 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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