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Towednack

St Ives Harbour – St Ives Harbour loop from Towednack

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Towednack

St Ives Harbour – St Ives Harbour loop from Towednack

Moderate

4.5

(2)

22

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St Ives Harbour – St Ives Harbour loop from Towednack

04:25

16.1km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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5.61 km

Man's Head Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Man’s Head is a rocky outcrop that, as you may expect, bears a striking resemblance to a man’s head, especially from the seaward side. As well as quirky geology, you …

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2

5.70 km

View over Porthmeor Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The great view over Porthmeor Beach can be enjoyed in peace on many benches

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6.36 km

Porthmeor Beach

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Porthmeor Beach in St. Ives is conveniently situated in a superb location on the western side of St. Ives Head. The South West Coast Path even goes past the beach …

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6.74 km

St Ives Harbour

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The picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town of St Ives is a real gem on the Cornish coastline. With distinctive cobbled streets — lined with independent shops, traditional eateries and …

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7.36 km

View of St Ives and Porthmeor Beach

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Very nice costal view from this part of the small town

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7.55 km

Porthgwidden Beach

Highlight • Cafe

Great secluded beach, nice cafe and the most tame sparrows ever

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7.81 km

St Ives Harbour

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Sit on the harbour wall and watch the world go by.

However if you fancy a bag of chips or and ice cream, take care of the seagulls they hunt …

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8.81 km

Porthminster Beach

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With golden sands, clear waters, palm trees blowing in the breeze and one of the warmest climates in Britain, you can easily forget you’re in England at Porthminster Beach. The …

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16.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.96 km

2.58 km

2.32 km

2.11 km

1.89 km

160 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

5.34 km

2.36 km

783 m

354 m

164 m

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