Walk - Mevagissey to Par
10.7 miles (17.2 km)
Mevagissey Par
Challenging - Strenuous to easy
The day begins in the fishing town of Mevagissey, but try not to spend too long wandering the streets and waterfront as a Path of roller coaster climbs awaits! High cliffs pass rocky coves between Pentewan and Charlestown produces dramatic scenery, but tiring walking. The inland china clay works around St Austell come in and out of view. The clay industry boomed in the 19th century, resulting in the formation of the ‘Cornish Alps’, and continues today with 80% used to make paper.
There are many steps to climb along this stretch as the Path continues to rise and fall past Phoebe’s Point and Silvermine Point. Charlestown, with its beautiful historic harbour and quay, provides a welcome spot for rest and refreshment before the final stretch of the journey to Par. A diversion around china clay works at Par, leads you to the pubs and cafes and large expanse of beach at Par Sands.

The Cove
We are a family run cafe and comfortable en-suite bed and breakfast in the pretty coastal village of Pentewan, over looking the village square.

Menagwins Farm
Pop-up site with direct path to SWCP. Cold showers, composting toilet & spring water.

Mevagissey Bay Hotel
We believe we have probably the best hotel location in the Mevagissey Bay area with stunning sea views perfectly placed for the coastal path.

Eden's Yard Backpackers
Eden's Yard is a modest rural backpackers hostel located close to the Eden Project and 1.8 miles from SWCP - from £15 pp.

The Crow's Nest 38

Par Bay B&B

The Conifers Self Catering Apartment
The Conifers is a new, self catering flat in Par Duck Pond Nature Reseve, 1.1 miles from the coastal path. It has a galley kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom.

2a Coastguard Cottages Gorran Haven
Cosy Cornish Coastguards cottage located directly on the SW Coast Path. Sleeps 4, dog friendly, stunning views, log burner, parking for 2 cars, near shops & restaurants.

Coast Path Cafe

Mevagissey Tourist Information Centre
Pop in to find out what's going on in and around Mevagissey and also browse Hurley Books bookshop