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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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5.0

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

03:57

31.4km

820m

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: August 27, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 km

Ropehaven Cliffs Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5.04 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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5.89 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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7.88 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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10.3 km

Trail Running Section

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

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11.4 km

Beach

12.6 km

Portmellon Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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14.1 km

View of Chapel Point from Colona Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cornish Coast path is always spectacular. This is a particularly nice section, not too rugged but great views. Cows and sheep are often to be found wandering this mostly isolated beach.

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15.8 km

View of Gorran Haven and the Cornish Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

A really nice section of the Cornish coastal path.

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21.1 km

Polstreath Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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31.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

4.39 km

2.16 km

1.31 km

1.03 km

481 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

5.66 km

1.68 km

1.08 km

648 m

591 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

21°C

14°C

51 %

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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 Beach and Village

Trail Running Section

Portmellon Cove

View of Chapel Point from Colona Beach

View of Gorran Haven and the Cornish Coast

Polstreath Beach

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