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Gunwalloe Church Cove – Poldhu Cove loop from Gunwalloe

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Gunwalloe Church Cove – Poldhu Cove loop from Gunwalloe

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Gunwalloe Church Cove – Poldhu Cove loop from Gunwalloe

02:10

7.93km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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2.44 km

St Winwaloe's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This church is dedicated to Saint Winwaloe. It has probably been around since the 15th century due to its distinctive three-room church design. Although, some parts date back to the …

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2.48 km

Dollar Cove

Highlight • Natural

Take a small detour off the road to see this beautiful cove. Also toilets and a National Trust Cafe on site.

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2.80 km

St Winwaloe Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful historic church with cemetery right on the beach. Definitely worth seeing.

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2.87 km

Gunwalloe Church Cove

Highlight • Beach

Make a short detour here and you won't be disappointed.

Church Cove is a glorious little bay and is often quiet. It takes its name from St Wynwallow's Church which …

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3.92 km

Poldhu Cove

Highlight • Beach

Poldhu is a lovely sandy beach popular with all kinds of beach goers, from families to surfers. It is also known as 'Black Pool', the English translation of the Cornish …

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4.02 km

Poldhu Cove Beach

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Poldhu Cove, also known as Black Pool Cove, is a beautiful west-facing sandy beach suitable for a range of fun activities from sandcastle building to beach volleyball and rocks to …

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4.07 km

Poldhu Beach Café & Shop

Highlight • Beach

This is a delightful tiny cafe on an equally delightful beach. Serves a variety of meals and hot drinks. Very popular with the locals. Highly recommended.

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4.87 km

St. Winwaloe Church (The Church of the Storms)

Highlight • Beach

The Church of the Storms

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7.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

3.20 km

1.02 km

210 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

2.19 km

1.57 km

409 m

318 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Gunwalloe Church Cove – Poldhu Cove loop from Gunwalloe

St Winwaloe's Church

Dollar Cove

St Winwaloe Church

Gunwalloe Church Cove

Poldhu Cove

Poldhu Cove Beach

Poldhu Beach Café & Shop

St. Winwaloe Church (The Church of the Storms)

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