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Forrabury And Minster

High Cliff – Pentargon Cliff and Waterfall loop from River Valency

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Forrabury And Minster

High Cliff – Pentargon Cliff and Waterfall loop from River Valency

Hard

27

runners

High Cliff – Pentargon Cliff and Waterfall loop from River Valency

02:45

19.6km

730m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

123 m

Boscastle Harbour

Highlight • River

Boscastle is a beautiful village and 100 years ago was the only harbour along a 40 mile stretch of the Cornish coast. It was an incredible busy port as until …

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2

2.05 km

Open 9-5, to refuel if you haven't got your flask or snacks ready and with the view you can't get away from.

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3

2.73 km

Coastal Path to Fire Beacon Point and Beeny Cliff

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is the lower of the two paths to get to fire beacon point. Be prepared on the lower path, narrow path but hugs so close to the edge it's …

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4.34 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

7.17 km

High Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing at 735 feet (223 m) tall, High Cliff, as its name suggests, is Cornwall's highest cliff. After a steep push to the summit, you're rewarded with awe-inspiring views over …

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6

9.29 km

View of Samphire Rock from Saint Gennys Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure you find an excuse to take a pew here and enjoy the beautiful views. To Cambeak Headland to the north and The Strangles to the south.

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7

9.81 km

Cambeak Cairn and Coastal View

Highlight • Natural Monument

A glorious headland marked by a small cairn. Accessing it requires a tricky little scramble and quite a narrow ridge, which adds to the excitement. There are superb views south along the coast towards Tintagel and north towards Bude.

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8

17.3 km

Pentargon Cliff and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

If you walk a short while on the South Coast Path from Boscastle Harbour to the north, you come to Pentargon Cliff and beautiful Pentargon Waterfall. The waterfall is best …

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19.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

565 m

432 m

359 m

281 m

196 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

515 m

302 m

202 m

< 100 m

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