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Gorran Haven Harbour and Beach – Towan Beach loop from Ruan Lanihorne

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Veryan

Gorran Haven Harbour and Beach – Towan Beach loop from Ruan Lanihorne

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Gorran Haven Harbour and Beach – Towan Beach loop from Ruan Lanihorne

09:46

78.0km

1,710m

Expert 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: October 2, 2025

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1

1.12 km

The Flagstaff

Viewpoint

2

10.4 km

Galowras Wood

Forest

3

12.1 km

Portmellon Cove

Highlight • Beach

Portmellon is a very small village and cove. The road closely hugs the sandy beach, which is completely covered by the sea at high tide.
There is a snack shack …

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4

17.0 km

Pentewan Harbour

Lake

5

20.4 km

Ropehaven Cliffs Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

6

21.9 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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7

27.2 km

Trail Running Section

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

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8

30.8 km

View of Chapel Point from Colona Beach

Highlight • Beach

The three white houses on Chapel Point were built in the 1930s and feature in Daphne Du Maurier's novel 'The House on the Strand'.

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9

33.6 km

Gorran Haven Harbour and Beach

Highlight • Beach

There is plenty of trail running from Gorran Haven in both directions, including circular routes. The fishing village has a few shops and a picturesque harbour and makes a great start/finish point or stopover on a longer run.

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10

34.2 km

View of Gorran Haven

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11

39.2 km

Hemmick Beach

Beach

12

57.6 km

Porthbean

Beach

13

59.7 km

Portscatho Harbour

Highlight • Beach

In Gerrans Bay sits the fishing village of Portscatho. As its east facing, it's a sheltered spot, perfect for a post run swim.

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14

62.8 km

Towan Beach

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Towan Beach is a wonderful sandy crescent accessed by a short path from Porth Farm or on the coast path.

The Thirst Tea van awaits at Porth Farm serving a …

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78.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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56.6 km

9.28 km

7.11 km

2.71 km

2.31 km

Surfaces

57.8 km

11.6 km

3.71 km

2.59 km

1.86 km

547 m

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