Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour – Polstreath Beach loop from St. Michael Caerhays

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Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour – Polstreath Beach loop from St. Michael Caerhays

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Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour – Polstreath Beach loop from St. Michael Caerhays

04:47

38.5km

910m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

White Hill Wood

Forest

6.51 km

Dodman Cross

Highlight • Monument

The Stone Cross at Dodman Point on the southernmost point of the Roseland Peninsula sits high on the cliffs looking over the sea on three sides. Easily accessible by foot on the Cornish Coastal footpath.

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10.3 km

Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour

Highlight • Beach

A small fishing and tourist village on the Cornish Coastal path with a nice beach, a couple of useful shops and a cafe. There's a good sized car park here …

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13.1 km

View of Chapel Point from Colona Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cornish Coast path is always spectacular. This is a particularly nice section, not too rugged but great views. Cows and sheep are often to be found wandering this mostly isolated beach.

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14.5 km

Portmellon Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Portmellon is a very small village and cove. The road closely hugs the sandy beach, which is completely covered by the sea at high tide.

There is a snack shack …

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15.8 km

Beach

16.7 km

Polstreath Beach

Highlight • Beach

Located about a quarter of a mile up the coast from the working harbour of Mevagissey is Polstreath beach. Despite its proximity to this busy fishing village, Polstreath remains relatively …

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19.2 km

Pentewan Beach and Village

Highlight • Beach

Lovely seaside village to stop off at for refreshments during your ride. Great coffee and cakes available from Little Bay Cafe or if you fancy a beer there's the Ship …

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