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.
Menagwins Farm
Pop-up site with direct path to SWCP. Cold showers, composting toilet & spring water.
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
The Cosy Loft
Situated directly on the coastal path we offer b+b with a spacious double bedroom, private bathroom and kitchen. With a separate entrance to the accommodation..
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.
