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Pentewan Beach and Village – Polstreath Beach loop from St. Austell

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Pentewan Beach and Village – Polstreath Beach loop from St. Austell

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Pentewan Beach and Village – Polstreath Beach loop from St. Austell

02:38

20.6km

560m

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: April 25, 2026

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4.80 km

St Austell to Pentewan Coastal Path

Highlight • Beach

The coast between St Austell and Pentewan is rugged and glorious. There are some stiff climbs and descents but the views are worth it. It makes you feel a million miles away from busy St Austell.

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5.64 km

View of Hallane Beach and Black Head from the South West Coast Path

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Porthtowan, on the South West Coast Path just north of Pentewan, near St Austell, offers you drop dead scenic vistas. The views across to Hallane Beach, Drennick, and Black Head …

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7.72 km

Pentewan Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

7.80 km

Pentewan Beach and Village

Highlight • Beach

Lovely seaside village to stop off at for refreshments during your ride. Great coffee and cakes available from Little Bay Cafe or if you fancy a beer there's the Ship …

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10.2 km

Trail Running Section

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Here is a trail run on the coastal path that requires concentration

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10.4 km

Polstreath Beach

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Located about a quarter of a mile up the coast from the working harbour of Mevagissey is Polstreath beach. Despite its proximity to this busy fishing village, Polstreath remains relatively …

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13.0 km

Pentewan Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Pentewan harbour is entirely cut off from the sea after the clay export industry here dried up in favour of nearby Charlestown and Par. It was also used for pilchard …

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

2.70 km

465 m

441 m

412 m

247 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

2.88 km

634 m

596 m

202 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

27°C

18°C

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Pentewan Beach and Village – Polstreath Beach loop from St. Austell

St Austell to Pentewan Coastal Path

View of Hallane Beach and Black Head from the South West Coast Path

Pentewan Harbour

Pentewan Beach and Village

Trail Running Section

Polstreath Beach

Pentewan Quay

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