Holywell Cave – Holywell Beach loop from Perranporth

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Holywell Cave – Holywell Beach loop from Perranporth

Moderate

4.7

(10)

134

hikers

Holywell Cave – Holywell Beach loop from Perranporth

04:34

16.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.99 km

Ligger Point Ponies

Highlight • Beach

4.23 km

View of Ligger Point

Highlight • Beach

The coastal path at Ligger Point offers dramatic views of crashing waves against towering cliffs. The entire route between Holywell and Perranporth is truly spectacular.

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5.35 km

View of the Cornish Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

6.73 km

Holywell Bay Dunes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you will find a great dune landscape, through which a path with beautiful plants leads.

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7.92 km

Holywell Cave

Highlight • Beach

At low tide, you can find Holywell Cave under the southern cliffs of Kelsey Head. Whilst the cave entrance from the beach does not seem very large, if you follow …

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8.24 km

View of Holywell Bay and the Gull Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views across Holywell Bay onto Holywell Beach are gorgeous from here, here being the west side of Kelsey Head. This wide and popular sandy beach backs onto grassy, sandy …

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8.96 km

Holywell Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.1 km

View of Holywell Bay and Gull Rocks

Highlight • River

A great beach for all ages. If you have some time while hiking, then take a break here. Besides a great view of the Gullrocks you will find great caves …

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14.1 km

Beach

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

1.43 km

451 m