Walk - The Cove- Gwennap Head - Lookout Walk

1.1 miles (1.8 km)

Porthgwarra Carpark - TR19 6JR Porthgwarra Carpark

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One of Four walks around the South West Coast Path starting from Gwennap Head; but with as many as seven different loops all leaving from the Porthgwarra car park, there are many possible mix-and-match routes, providing a walk for every occasion! There are cliffs and blowholes, saints and seabirds, theatres and underwater communications systems, all spread around an area of heathland dotted with the relics of the past and fringed with crystal waters lapping on sandy coves.

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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.

Tre Warn Ugens

07831 457877

Light double bedroom with private small bathroom (bath & shower over) in a comfortable and relaxing 1950's semi home on a small rural estate, 20 mins from SWCP

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The Studio

01736 810504

The architect designed Studio is located on the west side of Penberth valley in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 8 mins walk from the Path.

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Land's End Hostel and B&B, Trevescan

07585 625774

Family run boutique Hostel and B&B, 1/2mile from Lands End. Great for walkers, cyclists, Lejog. Close to The Minack, St Just Airport & Sennen.

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Treverven Farm Camping

01736 691534

Tents, Caravans & campervans welcome at this tranquil site with glorious views over the coast. Close to award winning beaches.

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The Dairy Barn

07979522317

We offer self-catering accommodation in the centre of the Land's End peninsular, with multiple properties including 3 barn conversions (sleep 2). Single and 2 night stays available call to find out availability.

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Lamorna Pottery B&B

01736 810330

We offer an en-suite Twin or King Size rooms. Evening meal by arrangement. Seating area and outlook onto patio and woods.

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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.

Old Success Inn

01736 871232

Airy quarters in a 17th-century seaside pub offering breakfast & a patio with coastal views.

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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.

NCI Gwennap Head

01736 871351

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PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications

01736 810966

Discover a museum experience that explores the story of our interconnected world, and how a tranquil valley in Cornwall became host to the past, present and future.

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Land's End Visitor Centre & Attraction

01736 871501

Find out everything you need to know to experience the unique heritage site of Land's End

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Route Description

A short loop around the stunning granite cliffs of Tol-Pedn-Penwith ('The Holed Headland of Penwith') where the sea washes dramatically through the blowhole of an underwater cave and two giant cones warn ships of the wicked Runnel Stone just offshore. Look out for climbers on the famous Chair Ladder crag, and the colony of breeding gannets on the nearby cliffs. Many rare seabirds pass through here, too, such as Manx and Sooty's Shearwaters, as well as skuas, petrels and whimbrels.

From The Cove Cornwall take the Lamorna Valley road inland. At the junction with the B3315 turn left signposted Lands End. Follow this road for over 5 miles. After the turning to Porthcurno look for the minor road on the left as the B3315 turns sharp right at Polrigga. Take the turning signposted Porthgwarra 1½ miles. Continue on this road winding past Roskestal Farm until you reach Porthgwarra. Follow the signs to the Pay and Display car park.

From the Porthgwarra car park turn left towards the sea and pick up the South West Coast Path on your right above the tiny beach. Follow the path around Gwennap Head, past the lookout station, ignoring the track leading inland just after the lookout, to carry on to the cove at Porth Loe.

Take the next path to the right here, bearing right when another path joins from the left, to pick up the track back to the car park.

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