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Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour – Polstreath Beach loop from St Austell

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Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour – Polstreath Beach loop from St Austell

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Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour – Polstreath Beach loop from St Austell

05:40

45.5km

1,160m

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: May 14, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Start point

Train Station

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11.2 km

Trail Running Section

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

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12.2 km

Beach

13.5 km

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 in the beach carpark and a pub next door if you are in need of sustenance.

If you approach Portmellon from the South West you will see the 'Beware Waves' sign on your left. Take heed on stormy days as the waves crash right over the road and can even hit the houses.

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14.9 km

View of Chapel Point from Colona Beach

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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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17.7 km

Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour

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A small fishing and tourist village on the Cornish Coastal path with a nice beach, a couple of useful shops and a cafe. There's a good sized car park here with the coastal path either side offering not hard (for an experienced walker) circular routes with stunning views. This is a good start point for a walk or planned break point on a longer walk.

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18.3 km

View of Gorran Haven

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21.5 km

Dodman Cross

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The Stone Cross at Dodman Point on the southernmost point of the Roseland Peninsula sits high on the cliffs looking over the sea on three sides. Easily accessible by foot on the Cornish Coastal footpath.

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32.4 km

Polstreath Beach

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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 quiet. This is in part due to the difficulty in accessing the beach which involves walking along the South West Coast Path and descending around 200 steep steps to reach the cove below.

The beach itself is around 200 metres (656 ft) long with shingle leading to sand. It is an attractive cover with shelter from the wind provided by the cliffs behind and an assortment of rocky outcrops break up the beach at higher tides.

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37.8 km

St Austell to Pentewan Coastal Path

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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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39.4 km

Ropehaven Cliffs Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

41.9 km

Porthpean Beach

Beach

45.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

5.76 km

4.77 km

4.27 km

2.68 km

2.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

9.97 km

3.10 km

2.21 km

2.07 km

576 m

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Thursday 9 July

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Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour – Polstreath Beach loop from St Austell

Trail Running Section

Portmellon Cove

View of Chapel Point from Colona Beach

Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour

View of Gorran Haven

Dodman Cross

Polstreath Beach

St Austell to Pentewan Coastal Path

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