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View of Sally's Bottom – Porthtowan Beach loop from Illogan

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View of Sally's Bottom – Porthtowan Beach loop from Illogan

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View of Sally's Bottom – Porthtowan Beach loop from Illogan

04:25

15.5km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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329 m

Animal Park and Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

GB: The small valley with its stream was formed by tectonic processes and following weathering. A small stream cuts into the valley. In contrast to a U valley formed by glaciers, valleys formed by rivers usually show more pointed shapes (V val-ley). This is explained by the fact that the river cuts deeper and deeper into its bed. Flat areas around rivers result from meandering rivers, where the river washes out and away a wider area. These flat areas are called river terraces.
At the end of the valley is a zoo with exotic and native animals.

EN: The small valley with its stream was created by tectonic processes and subsequent weathering. A small stream cuts into the valley. In contrast to a U-valley formed by glaciers, valleys formed by rivers usually show more pointed shapes (V-valley). This is because the river is cutting deeper and deeper into its bed. Flat areas around rivers result from meandering river courses, where the river erodes and washes away a broader area. These flat areas are called river terraces.
At the end of the valley there is a zoo with exotic and native animals.

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508 m

Stone Wall of Regional Rocks

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GB: In the surrounding area, small walls made of regional rocks, mostly greywackes and clay shales, can be found in several places. The rocks are already described in the geological overview and can be easily distinguished by the following characteristics: Layering/thickness, grain size, sorting, minerals, rock fragments and color. In addition, quartz veins occur in all rocks. These are a form of crystallization of quartz: a hard, transparent to white mineral.

EN: In the following area there are small walls made of regional rocks in several places, mostly greywacke and shales. The rocks are already described in the geological overview and can be easily distinguished by the following characteristics: layering/layer thickness, grain size, sorting, minerals, rock fragments and color. In addition, quartz veins occur in all rocks. This is a crystallization form of quartz: a hard, transparent to white mineral.

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1.65 km

Pepper Pot, Portreath

Highlight • Monument

4.86 km

View of Sally's Bottom

Highlight • Beach

Once a busy mining hub known as Wheal Sally, nature has gradually reclaimed the area and Sally's Bottom has become a place of peace and tranquility. It's no longer possible to access the beach, unless you visit by kayak, but you can still appreciate the stunning views and interesting heritage from the cliff tops.

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5.72 km

View of the Coast Near St Agnes

Highlight • Beach

7.08 km

View of Porthtowan from West Cliff

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful views across the bay, particularly at sunset.

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7.43 km

Porthtowan Beach

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Lovely beach for surfing and bodyboarding. Lifeguard is patrolling the beach from 10-6. There’s a surf shop where you can hire wetsuits and boards (they also do surf lessons). A small beach shop, pub and bar are also here. If you have a doggo then your woofer can only go on the beach in the morning until 10am and then in the evening after 6pm.

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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

4.56 km

4.13 km

1.12 km

421 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

4.20 km

3.63 km

2.25 km

392 m

141 m

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Tuesday 18 August

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15°C

67 %

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View of Sally's Bottom – Porthtowan Beach loop from Illogan

Animal Park and Valley

Stone Wall of Regional Rocks

Pepper Pot, Portreath

View of Sally's Bottom

View of the Coast Near St Agnes

View of Porthtowan from West Cliff

Porthtowan Beach

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