Walk - Mevagissey to Par

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.

You can catch a train to Par, from where you can get buses to Mevagissey and Pentewan. For timetable information, zoom in on the interactive map and click on the train station and bus stop symbols, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33.

Mevagissey (Postcode for Sat Navs: PL26 6UQ), just before Gwendra Point, Porthpean, Charlestown, inland in St Austell and Par.

Mevagissey, Pentewan, Charlestown and Par.

You can stock up on refreshments at the beginning of the walk in the shops of Mevagissey, otherwise you will need to make the most of the few facilities in Pentewan as walking to Charlestown can be hard work. There may be some refreshments available at Porthpean. Par has a couple of shops, pubs and cafes.