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South West England

Porthmeor Beach – View over Porthmeor Beach loop from Towednack

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South West England

Porthmeor Beach – View over Porthmeor Beach loop from Towednack

Moderate

5.0

(5)

14

hikers

Porthmeor Beach – View over Porthmeor Beach loop from Towednack

04:00

14.0km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.32 km

St Ives Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Cute little shops and cafes. Great house facades.

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2

5.57 km

Porthmeor Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Porthmeor Beach in St. Ives is conveniently situated in a superb location on the western side of St. Ives Head. The South West Coast Path even goes past the beach …

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3

6.46 km

View over Porthmeor Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The great view over Porthmeor Beach can be enjoyed in peace on many benches

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4

6.56 km

Man's Head Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Man’s Head is a rocky outcrop that, as you may expect, bears a striking resemblance to a man’s head, especially from the seaward side. As well as quirky geology, you …

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5

7.29 km

Clodgy Point

Highlight • Natural

Clodgy Point is a dramatic, rocky promontory with steep cliffs that extends out into the sea between St. Ives Bay and Porthmeor Beach. Great for exploring and taking in the views over the bay.

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6

9.16 km

View of the Cornish Coastline

Highlight • Natural

Enjoy soaring views along the beautiful Cornish coastline and out to the Atlantic Ocean as you make your way along the clifftops from St Ives.

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7

9.70 km

Stone circle near the Cornwall coast

Highlight • Monument

it might or might not be ancient

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8

11.5 km

Treveal Mill Cottage and Stream

Highlight • Settlement

Stream at the base of Cornish coastal valley

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

2.16 km

1.81 km

1.64 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.06 km

2.65 km

1.88 km

1.05 km

191 m

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Sunday 5 July

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