The Loe and Loe Bar – View of Porthleven loop from Gunwalloe

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The Loe and Loe Bar – View of Porthleven loop from Gunwalloe

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The Loe and Loe Bar – View of Porthleven loop from Gunwalloe

03:20

12.3km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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226 m

St Winwaloe's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This church is dedicated to Saint Winwaloe. It has probably been around since the 15th century due to its distinctive three-room church design. Although, some parts date back to the …

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4.97 km

The Loe and Loe Bar

Highlight • Lake

This is a nice combination. From Loe Baar you have a view of the sea on one side and a view of a freshwater lake on the other. This allows you to walk completely around the lake.

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5.54 km

The Pilchard House, Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Historical Site

5.54 km

Loe Bar

Highlight • Natural Monument

Loe Bar is the name of the sand bank separating the lake from the sea. The lake, known as the Loe, is the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall. It was …

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5.63 km

Coastal Path in the Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Beach

Accessible and well sign posted

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6.23 km

View of Porthleven

Highlight • Beach

Great view over the village of Porthleven

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

4.85 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

2.95 km

2.48 km

382 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Monday 9 November

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Comments

September 22, 2024,2024-09-22 Cornwall Poldhu Cove

It is 9 km of Coast Path from Porthleven to Poldhu Cove. Alternatively, at low tide you can walk along the beach - but this is more difficult and takes longer.

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