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South West England

View of Crackington Haven – Castle Point Coast Path loop from St Gennys

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

View of Crackington Haven – Castle Point Coast Path loop from St Gennys

Easy

5.0

(4)

32

hikers

View of Crackington Haven – Castle Point Coast Path loop from St Gennys

01:30

4.81km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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577 m

View of Crackington Haven

Highlight • Beach

From high on the cliffs at Pencarrow Point there is a wonderful view back to Crackington Haven, the surf beach that started out as a small port supporting the local lime industry.

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2

1.71 km

Castle Point Coast Path

Highlight • Trail

This is a really fun spot on the south west coast path. If you're travelling east to west towards Crackington Haven, it feels like the path suddenly runs out. All …

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3

3.03 km

St Gennys Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Is there a more picturesque setting for a church? On a clear day you can even see Lundy Island out at sea.

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4

4.78 km

Crackington Haven Beach

Highlight • Beach

It's the flat bit where you can rest, between a very steep downhill and a very steep uphill. (Unless you swam here!)

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4.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

1.67 km

318 m

169 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

898 m

238 m

146 m

< 100 m

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