Walk - Marazion to Porthleven
10.8 miles (17.4 km)
Marazion Porthleven
Challenging - Moderate to strenuous
Much of this walk through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers fantastic views of Mounts Bay and the magical island and castle of St Michael’s Mount. Fairly easy, level walking allows time to enjoy the views, until the Path begins to narrow and rollercoaster over the cliffs up to and beyond Praa Sands.
Travelling through a landscape with clear evidence of a mining history, especially around Perranuthnoe, the Path passes tempting sandy beaches, followed by rugged scenery beyond Rinsey Head where there are some tiring climbs. The granite then turns to slate resulting in dramatic vertical cliffs. The stretch on the approach to the pretty fishing village of Porthleven is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Mzima

Wellmore End Cottage

Mount View Hotel
Ten minutes from the Coast Path. Open all year. B*B includes a full Cornish breakfast. Dogs welcome and free of charge.

The Hoxton Special Cafe & Watersports

St Michael's Mount
A tidal island, castle, family home, sub-tropical garden. History and adventure in every step