Walk - Polperro to Portwrinkle

12.7 miles (20.4 km)

Polperro Portwrinkle

Challenging - Moderate to strenuous

The South West Coast Path leads you along a fantastically varied journey of high cliff paths, urban landscapes, shady woodland, passing rocky coves and through wide open fields, resulting in a mixture of easy strolling and some more strenuous walking.

After Looe, the Path passes through the holiday village of Millendreath and opens up again on Bodigga Cliffs, where the views open out to the Path ahead and Rame Head in the distance. In some places the Path twists and climbs to heights with spectacular views, especially on the approach to Battern Cliffs, which is one of the highest points on the south coast of Cornwall at 462 ft (141 m). From here you enjoy some truly fantastic cliff walking to the fishing village of Portwrinkle with views of the 4 mile expanse of Whitsand Bay beyond.

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There are a range of wonderful places to lay your head near the Coast Path for a well-earned sleep. From large and luxurious hotels, to small and personable B&B's, as well as self-catering options and campsites. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Hannafore Point Hotel, West Looe

Hannafore Point Hotel & Spa in Looe offering Well Appointed AA 3 Star Accommodation with Stunning Views across Looe Bay, Restaurant & Bistro for Residents and Non-Residents, Indoor leisure Facilities, Spa and Beauticians.

Room at number 9

Bedroom in a 2 bedroomed bungalow, access to a shared bathroom. Within 5 min walk from coast path. King sized bed, breakfast extra. .

Bridgeside Guest House

A family run Victorian Guest House situated in the heart of Looe with bar, outdoor area and harbour views. A stone's throw from Looe's many shops and restaurants and 5 minutes from the coast path.

Looe Country Park

A quiet site with great views offering a choice of hard standing or grass pitches, camping pods and static caravans. Hot showers and a small shop for essentials.

Mount Brioni Holiday Apartments

Situated on the South West Coast Path and two minutes from Seaton beach , Mount Brioni is a collection of 1 or 2 bedroom holiday apartments with incredible sea views.

East Trenean Farm Luxury Holiday Cottages

Four luxury holiday cottages sleeping 2-20, each with wonderful rural views, private hot tubs and gardens, storage for walkers equipment and EV charging.

Cedar Lodge

Welcome to Cedar Lodge, near to Looe, a bright airy studio in the village of Hessenford and in easy reach of Seaton and Downderry beaches and the southwest coastal path.

Studio Cottage Talland Bay

Experience the Beauty of Cornish Coastal Living at its Best - Self-Catering in Talland Bay for 10 max

Trelawne Manor Holiday Park

A family friendly holiday park just 2 miles from the lively fishing village of Looe. There's a range of caravans, apartments and lodges available and heated indoor and outdoor pools (with flume).

Killigarth Manor Holiday Park

Nestled down a country lane, this Park offers a wide range of caravans and lodges. There's a direct path to the magical cove of Talland Bay and facilities for adults and children, including indoor pool, gym, sauna & tennis court.

House on the Props

B&B & Restaurant.16th Century timber building 'propped' up over the river on old ships timbers. On the Path overlooking Polperro Harbour & Quay

Landaviddy Farm B & B

01503 273302/07528877658

Situated just a 10 minute walk from Polperro and close to beautiful Lansallos & Lantic beaches. 2 ensuite bedrooms, ample parking.

Great Kellow Farm Caravan & Campsite

*Budget* Situated above the beautiful village of Polperro. We are a quiet family & dog friendly campsite. The campsite has sea views and easy access to country and coastal walks.

You'll be spoilt for choice for where to eat and drink along the Path. With lots of local seasonal food on offer, fresh from the farm, field and waters. Try our local ales, ciders, wines and spirits, increasing in variety by the year, as you sit in a cosy pub, fine dining restaurant or chilled café on the beach. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Catch

Award winning Fish & Chip shop on Looe harbour with gluten-free and vegan options. Featured in Beyond Paradise TV show. Click & collect via website.

What is on your list of things to do when you visit the Path? From walking companies, to help you tailor your visit, with itineraries and experts to enhance your visit, to baggage transfer companies and visitor attractions there are lots to people and places to help you decide what you'd like to do. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Looe Tourist Information

Find all the information you need on places to stay, eat and drink and visit in the Looe area

St Martins - Monkey Sanctuary - diversion due to landslip - Nov 2013: Following a landslip, in the woods below the Monkey sanctuary much of the path between Millendreath and Seaton has been diverted inland. More details.

Highlights

The First World War granite cross memorial at Downend Point.
Talland Bay, with its dramatically positioned, ancient church dedicated to St Tallanus.
Views from Hendersick, above the Hore Stone, out to St George’s Island (also known as Looe Island).
The fantastic names, such as Aesop’s Bed, Samphire Beach, Chimney Rock, and Eglarooze Cliff.
West and East Looe. You can easily travel between the two halves of Looe by keeping to the quayside and crossing the river over the arched bridge, or if you are walking in peak summer season and particularly enjoy boats you can take a ferry across the mouth of the harbour. West Looe is comparatively sleepy and has a good selection of inns around the harbour. There are plenty of refreshments, galleries and shops in East Looe, which can be very busy, and the Old Guildhall Gaol and Museum on Higher Market Street contains a wealth of information about Looe’s fishing and shipbuilding history. Tel: 01503 263709.
Exploring the many rock pools of Downderry Beach exposed at low tide.
Battern Cliffs and views of the seabirds around the Long Stone stack.
Views of the tiny harbour of Portwrinkle from Britain Point.
The walls of the 17th-century pilchard fishing cellars still standing above Portwrinkle harbour.

Shorter option

Seaton (8.8 miles, 14.2 km) and Downderry (9.9 miles, 15.9 km).

Longer option

The next village on the path with accommodation is Kingsand (9.8 miles, 15.8 km) beyond Portwrinkle.

Public transport

The easiest way to reach Polperro is to catch a train to Looe and then a bus. From West Looe buses go to Shortacross on the A387 where you can change for a bus to Portwrinkle. 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.

Parking

Polperro (Post code for Sat Navs: PL13 2QR), Talland Bay, inland near Hendersick Farm, Looe, above Millendreath Beach, Seaton, Downderry and Portwrinkle.

Section 34: Polperro to Portwrinkle

Starts 386 miles (622 km) from Minehead

Ends 233 miles (375 km) to Poole

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