17.3km
Total Distance
317m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A fine north Cornwall stage passing the huge beach at Polzeath and rounding the rugged headland of Pentire Point. The path follows dramatic cliffs with the Rumps promontory fort before dropping to the fishing village of Port Isaac. Big Atlantic seascapes throughout.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water
    at the start
  2. 2
    Brea Hill · 1.6km
    Viewpoint
  3. 3
    Drinking water · 4.4km
  4. 4
    Pentire Point · 7.3km
    Viewpoint
  5. 5
    Drinking water · 13km
Parking
66m from the start
Surface
natural ground 81%, paved 14%
Marked route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay, South West Coast Path (Section 14: Port Isaac to Padstow), Pentire and Baby Bay circular walk, North Cornwall

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route