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Tywardreath And Par

Polkerris Beach – Gribbin Head Daymark loop from Par

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South West England

Tywardreath And Par

Polkerris Beach – Gribbin Head Daymark loop from Par

Hard

5.0

(2)

6

hikers

Polkerris Beach – Gribbin Head Daymark loop from Par

05:51

20.7km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.42 km

View of the Cornwall Coast from the South West Coast Path

Highlight • Trail

A nice spot on the rocks just down from the SW coastal path. It's a bit of a steep descent and someone's fitted a rope to hold onto, be careful!

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2

3.89 km

Polkerris Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice little beach with cafes with a view.

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3

7.19 km

Gribbin Head Daymark

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gribbin Head, owned by the National Trust, separates St Austell Bay from the River Fowey estuary. It is marked by a striking red and white daymark, built by Trinity House in 1832.

Tip by

4

8.05 km

Polridmouth Cove

Highlight • Natural

View of the Gribbin Daymark Tower

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5

8.24 km

Polridmouth Bay and Menabilly Grotto

Highlight • Beach

The grotto here was built in the late 18th century. Although you can't access it, you can see the octagonal folly from the beach. The area is called Polridmouth Bay which is pronounced Pridmouth.

Tip by

6

8.34 km

Pond in Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

7

10.2 km

Readymoney Cove and St Catherine's Castle View

Highlight • Beach

Forest area on the south side of Readymoney Cove, Fowey with direct access to the coastal path.

Tip by

8

10.5 km

Readymoney Copse

Highlight • Forest

Cove and garden located within easy access of Fowey.

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B

20.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.87 km

6.48 km

3.41 km

2.67 km

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.20 km

6.06 km

3.55 km

2.34 km

442 m

178 m

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Thursday 5 November

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5°C

56 %

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