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South West England

Polridmouth Beach – Par Beach Nature Reserve Lake loop from Charlestown

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South West England

Polridmouth Beach – Par Beach Nature Reserve Lake loop from Charlestown

Hard

5.0

(1)

43

runners

Polridmouth Beach – Par Beach Nature Reserve Lake loop from Charlestown

02:01

17.6km

160m

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

832 m

View of St Austell Bay from Charlestown Coastwatch Station

Highlight • Structure

Visit the National Coastwatch and enjoy fine views over St.Austell Bay from the bench.

Tip by

2

4.00 km

Polridmouth Beach

Highlight • Trail

Polridmouth Beach is a quiet, sheltered cove, featuring two sandy beaches that are separated by a low rocky outcrop at high tide but join together at low tide.

Tip by

3

4.29 km

Spit Point

Highlight • Beach

4

4.84 km

Spit Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

5

6.86 km

Par Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural

Par Sands is a wide sandy expanse of beach with a network of sand dunes behind.
The beach is flanked by Cornwall's famous exports. Looking towards the beach and east …

Tip by

6

7.05 km

Par Beach Nature Reserve Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just behind Par beach is a small wetland. A few chalets from Par Sands Holiday Park look out across the lake which must make for a beautiful view at sunrise …

Tip by

7

8.70 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!

Tip by

8

13.5 km

Coastal Path East of Carlyon Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a stunning section of coastline, easily accessible from Carylon Bay. There are bays, coves, beaches and exceptional views across the Channel.

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B

17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

3.93 km

2.44 km

1.78 km

1.47 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

4.25 km

3.39 km

1.17 km

991 m

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