Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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36 m

The Gurnard's Head Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

This quintessential Cornish pub has everything you'll need after a beautiful walk along the coast; cold drinks, blazing fires, and a kitchen serving up delicious food, all in a cosy and welcoming setting.

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1.24 km

Gurnard's Head

Highlight • Historical Site

Gurnard’s Head is a rocky and windswept headland. The name reflects the fact that the peninsula resembles the head of the gurnard fish. You can see the remains of an ancient settlement and cliff castle here.

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3.21 km

Porthmeor Cove

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A place of peace and tranquility, Porthmeor Cove is particularly lovely at low tide when the sandy beach is exposed. But as a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), …

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4.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

1.11 km

485 m

372 m

191 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

1.59 km

563 m

151 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Monday 8 December

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62 %

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