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Holywell Cave – Holywell Beach loop from Perranporth

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Holywell Cave – Holywell Beach loop from Perranporth

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4.7

(9)

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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: May 21, 2026

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Bus stop

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3.99 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

Holywell Bay Dunes

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

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7.92 km

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 the steps inside, the cave soon opens up to reveal a colourful ceiling and limestone pools. Ensure you wear sturdy shoes to explore the cave and a torch is recommended. If you’re tall, watch your head!

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8.24 km

View of Holywell Bay and the Gull Rocks

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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 dunes bordered by rugged headlands and the rocky islands of Carter’s or Gull Rocks. It is often said that if you are in Holywell Bay on sunny days, you might as well be in paradise.

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8.96 km

Holywell Beach

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10.1 km

View of Holywell Bay and Gull Rocks

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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 to explore here at Lowtide. On the north side you will find the cave with stalactite formations that gave the beach its name. For fans of the Poldark series: This beach with its great rocks can be seen again and again in the film.

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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

107 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

5.05 km

631 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

18°C

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Holywell Cave – Holywell Beach loop from Perranporth

Ligger Point Ponies

View of Ligger Point

View of the Cornish Cliffs

Holywell Bay Dunes

Holywell Cave

View of Holywell Bay and the Gull Rocks

Holywell Beach

View of Holywell Bay and Gull Rocks

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