Polperro is a picturesque fishing village on Cornwall's south coast, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by a dramatic coastline with high cliffs, wooded coves, and hidden beaches, notably within the Polperro Heritage Coastline. The River Pol flows through a steep-sided valley into the historic harbour, surrounded by hillsides. This varied terrain supports several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more.
The Polperro area provides a range…
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4.8
(11)
64
hikers
12.7km
03:42
350m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
hikers
3.95km
01:04
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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160
hikers
18.6km
05:14
390m
390m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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217
hikers
5.33km
01:29
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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61.1km
04:26
1,270m
1,270m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.4km
01:33
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
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11.3km
00:45
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
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37.0km
02:22
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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135
riders
59.8km
03:08
1,060m
1,060m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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39
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36.5km
01:45
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
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47.1km
02:29
740m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
84.1km
04:11
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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78
runners
30.4km
03:43
800m
800m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

28
runners
17.3km
02:07
460m
460m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

28
runners
12.4km
01:35
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
11.0km
01:22
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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11
riders
51.5km
03:38
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
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23.4km
01:31
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
37.1km
02:30
660m
660m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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32.7km
02:04
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Polperro offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features 87 routes with an average rating of 4.57 stars from over 5,800 visitors.
Polperro is known for its coastal hiking along the South West Coast Path, offering routes towards Talland Bay, Lansallos, and Lantivet Bay. The Hiking around Polperro guide provides detailed information on local trails.
Yes, Polperro offers easy walking routes suitable for various fitness levels, often including loops around the harbour and Chapel Cliffs. Specific easy options are detailed in the Easy hikes around Polperro guide.
Polperro provides diverse terrain for both touring and road cycling, utilizing coastal paths, river valleys, and rolling hills. The Cycling around Polperro and Road Cycling Routes around Polperro guides offer route suggestions.
Yes, Polperro offers mountain biking trails within its diverse landscape. Information on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Polperro guide.
Key highlights for walkers include the dramatic coastline, wooded coves, and hidden beaches along the Polperro Heritage Coastline. Notable spots are Talland Bay, Lansallos, Lantivet Bay, and the historic Polperro Harbour.
Yes, the coastal paths around Polperro are suitable for jogging, with some sections offering gradual ascents and descents. Scenic routes, such as the path from Polperro to Lansallos, are available. The Running Trails around Polperro guide provides options.
Yes, Polperro offers family-friendly options, particularly with easy walks around the village and along certain coastal sections. The region's highlight categories include 'family_friendly' routes.
Polperro is a popular destination on komoot, with over 5,800 visitors having explored its routes. The 87 available routes have received an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars.
The Polperro Community Council website is http://www.polperrocommunitycouncil.gov.uk/. For general inquiries, the Clerk to Polperro Community Council can be reached at +447539878832.
The South West Coast Path passing through Polperro features rugged coastlines, wooded valleys, and secluded coves. Sections vary in difficulty, offering both challenging and more moderate walks.
Walks in Polperro vary in length, from short loops around the village to longer coastal path sections that can extend several miles (or kilometers). For example, a walk to Talland Bay is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) east.

