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Minnow Islands – Porthcothan Beach loop from Porthcothan

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Minnow Islands – Porthcothan Beach loop from Porthcothan

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Minnow Islands – Porthcothan Beach loop from Porthcothan

00:59

7.60km

160m

Running

Moderate run. 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

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Start point

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2.78 km

Treyarnon Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.16 km

Pepper Cove

Highlight • Beach

What’s not to like about a classic Cornish cover 😊?

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3.49 km

Warren Cove

Highlight • Beach

Another beautiful Cornish cove 😊

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4.68 km

Minnow Islands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a moment to enjoy the spectacle of these islands. They were created when soft rock was eroded away, leaving these hard volcanic outcrops and stacks still standing.

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6.00 km

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

For Poldark fans, this was the beach used as Nampara Cove for the popular BBC series. The cliffs above are where Ross was frequently seen riding his horse.

Although small …

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6.54 km

Porthcothan Beach

Highlight • Beach

Like so many of Cornwall's bays, what looks like a small beach at high tide opens out into a huge place when the tide goes out. There are lots of …

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6.67 km

View of the Cornwall Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great little morning loop for those staying at Old McDonalds Farm.

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7.50 km

Berryfields Tearoom & Holiday Park

Highlight • Rest Area

An excellent place to stop for a break or spend the night if you don't want to camp in the wild. The scones with fresh strawberries from the farm are …

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7.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

2.86 km

587 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

2.86 km

889 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 25 July

21°C

16°C

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Minnow Islands – Porthcothan Beach loop from Porthcothan

Treyarnon Bay

Pepper Cove

Warren Cove

Minnow Islands

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Porthcothan Beach

View of the Cornwall Coast

Berryfields Tearoom & Holiday Park

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