Gribbin Head Daymark – Cornwall Coastal Trail loop from Fowey

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Gribbin Head Daymark – Cornwall Coastal Trail loop from Fowey

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Gribbin Head Daymark – Cornwall Coastal Trail loop from Fowey

02:45

9.55km

220m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Waypoints

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182 m

St Fimbarrus Church, Fowey

Highlight • Religious Site

The church bells still ring every 15mins throughout the day and night so take some earplugs if you are staying nearby and want a decent nights sleep. Lovely church though…

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633 m

Viewpoint

1.25 km

Readymoney Copse

Highlight • Forest

Cove and garden located within easy access of Fowey.

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1.71 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.

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2.21 km

Coombe Haven Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The coast path skirts a secluded shingle cove, Coombe Haven. Also known as Coombe Hawne, the rocky, secluded bay has a history of smuggling in the 19th century. A short …

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3.85 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.

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4.04 km

Polridmouth Cove

Highlight • Natural

View of the Gribbin Daymark Tower

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4.91 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.

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