Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.56 km

Par Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural

Par Sands is a wide sandy expanse of beach with a network of sand dunes behind.
The beach is flanked by Cornwall's famous exports. Looking towards the beach and east …

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3.99 km

Polkerris Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice little beach with cafes with a view.

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7.17 km

Gribbin Head

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

10.3 km

St Catherine's Castle Ruins

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Managed by English Heritage, St Catherine's Castle was built in the early 16th century. It was commissioned by King Henry VIII as part of his defence system against attack on Fowey Harbour by France.

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17.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

2.60 km

1.22 km

788 m

209 m

105 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.49 km

1.76 km

1.35 km

452 m

104 m

Elevation

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Thursday 11 December

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68 %

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