Walk - Porthcothan to Newquay
10.3 miles (16.6 km)
Porthcothan Newquay
Moderate - Moderate
This stretch of coast, with its vicious rocks and wild seas, was once particularly hazardous for ships and responsible for many wrecks before the lighthouse was built at Trevose Head. The Coast Path leads you in and out of little coves and headlands with generally fairly easy walking, with some steep steps to climb in places.
Some of this stretch is quite populated, especially as you approach the busy holiday resort of Newquay, however you can also feel a sense of escape when looking out to sea from one of the many headlands, such as the windswept Park Head which also offers fantastic views of the famous Bedruthan Steps. Local legend, fed to the Victorian tourists who loved this area, told of the Cornish giant Bedruthan who used the stacks as stepping-stones to cross the bay. If you feel like a picnic break and the tide is out, you may be tempted to take the long flight of steps down to explore the stacks as well as the many pools and caves on the beach.
The Scarlet Hotel
Higher Pendeen Camping
Coastal Valley Camp and Crafts
Gold award winning rustic family eco campsite. Woodfired Horsebox catering Food and Cocktail barn. Holistic yurt. Topped off with Platinium awarded toilet and showers
Porth Sands Penthouse
Porth Sands Penthouse is a beautiful romantic beach apartment, situated right on Porth Beach in Porth, Newquay, Cornwall, with stunning views across the bay
Macdonald's Farm Touring & Camping
Small family run Farm Park, B&B plus Campsite just ½ a mile from beautiful Porthcothan Bay, along the coast between Padstow and Newquay.
Penlan B&B
Blue Room Hostel Newquay
Hostel located near Grear Western Beach. Great access to the Gannel and/ or coast to Padstow. Dorm beds or double rooms.
Fistral Studio
Minutes from the SWCP section Crantock across the Gannel Estuary to Newquay, Fistral Studio is a self catering chalet with shower room, parking and a private garden.
Trewan Hall Campsite
Located between Newquay & Padstow, find a unique campsite in a historic location, ideal for exploring the best of North Cornwall.
Pentire Hotel Ltd
•Award-winning breakfasts and 75 rooms, some with Fistral Bay views. Relax in our indoor pool. Enjoy a drink with dinner. Some rooms are dog-friendly, so all welcome!
YHA Treyarnon Bay
Just 50m from the sea and 10m from coastal footpath offering private rooms, bell tents, pods and pitch up. Licenced Bar and Cafe. Perfect place to rest your head.
Carnewas Tearooms
The family run Carnewas Tearooms and Garden is on the coastal path overlooking Bedruthan Steps with views onto Parkhead.
Jampen Cafe Newquay Football Golf
Licensed on the cliff Cafe on Trevelgue Head. Surrounded by beaches. Beach huts also available from £10.00 per day. We also have football and crazy golf for the energetic
Beach Box, Morgan Porth
situated by the beach, we welcome you year-round with locally-made food and drinks from our St Minver prep kitchen. Enjoy a variety of options indoors or outdoors with stunning views. We offer vegan and GF options. so, come and say hi.
The Garden Cafe
Great coffee, cakes, traditional Cornish cream teas & light lunches in award-winning gardens
Saunassa
Nordic Spa - Wood-fired Sauna, wood-fired hot tubs and cold baths, changing facilities. Open Tuesday - Sunday
Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre
We are dedicated to both the promotion of Newquay and to help you make the most of your visit to Newquay and Cornwall! Open 7days a week.
Paul David Smith Photography Courses
Improve your photography whilst taking in some of Cornwall's best views with Paul's range of photography courses.
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