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Difficulty
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Easy
Elevation
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150 m
Distance
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6.9 km
Duration
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1.5-2.5h
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Perran Beach to Holywell Walk

Perran Beach to Holywell Walk
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The Perran Beach to Holywell Walk is a wonderful journey along the Coast of Cornwall that will take you through a variety of terrain and produce stunning views of the sea. While out walking the trail, you will leave the town of Perranporth behind and traverse the rugged coastal terrain, as you take in views of sandy beaches and the bl;ue expanse of the sea on your way to Holywell. Walkers should take note that this is a one-way route, so you will need to either retrace your steps along the trail or make travel arrangements for the return leg.

Route Description for Perran Beach to Holywell Walk

Featuring sandy beaches, dramatic coastal terrain, and beautifully scenic views of the sea, the Perran Beach to Holywell Walk has everything that you need for a fun day of walking the trails of coastal Cornwall.

Setting out from the car park in Perranporth, you will make your way to the north across the sandy expanse of Perran Beach, enjoying the views looking out onto the sea before heading slightly inland to walk along an elevated position.

Continuing on to the north, you will make your way along the coastal cliffs of Penhale Point, taking in the amazingly scenic views of Gull Rock and Holywell Bay, before making your way east into Holywell. After arriving at the end point of the route, you will need to either follow the same path back to the trailhead or utilize other travel arrangements.

Getting to the Perran Beach to Holywell Walk Trailhead

The trailhead for the Perran Beach to Holywell Walk can be found at the car park on The Promenade in Perranporth.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-Round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    One Way

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