Charlestown Harbour – Charlestown Harbour loop from Pentewan

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Charlestown Harbour – Charlestown Harbour loop from Pentewan

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Charlestown Harbour – Charlestown Harbour loop from Pentewan

05:40

19.4km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

482 m

Pentewan Harbour

Lake

2.26 km

View of Hallane Beach and Black Head from the South West Coast Path

Highlight • Trail

Porthtowan, on the South West Coast Path just north of Pentewan, near St Austell, offers you drop dead scenic vistas. The views across to Hallane Beach, Drennick, and Black Head …

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3.54 km

A. L. Rowse Monument

Highlight • Monument

A.L. Rowse was a historian renown for his work on both Cornwall and the Elizabethan Era. He lived near Black Head in Trenarren during his later years until he died in 1997.

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3.67 km

View of Black Head Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a path down to this beach, looks good for a swim.

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3.83 km

Black Head Headland

Highlight • Beach

Black Head headland offers near 360 degree views across St Austell bay round to Mevagissey. A spur leads off the SW coast path and up onto the remains of an …

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5.24 km

Ropehaven Cliffs Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

10.1 km

Charlestown Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Charlestown is an unspoilt Georgian harbour used frequently as a filming location as it is so unchanged by time. It features in Poldark, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Eagle has …

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10.2 km

Charlestown Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Charlestown is the last open 18th-century Georgian harbour in the UK and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you explore this Grade II-listed harbour, you can …

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13.8 km

Silvermine Valley Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, didn't try to get down there as it had been very wet but the descent looked hairy.

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16.4 km

Hallane Mill Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A well sheltered, rough sand and pebble beach which is great for swimming, snorkelling and rock pooling. A waterfall lands on the beach from the steam, to add to the attractiveness of the area.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

4.44 km

3.06 km

379 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

4.46 km

1.12 km

338 m

269 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

11°C

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Comments

August 24, 2022,Hiking Tour - Mevagissey to Charlestown

A tough day on the path! Don't be fooled by the shorter distance, the climbs and descents can rival some of those on the northern coast. You will finish earlier than some of the other days but you will appreciate the extra rest!

June 7, 2023,SWCP - Etappe 19 - Mevagissey -> Charlestown/St. Austell

Unfortunately we have to leave Kerryanna Country House today and embark on the final leg of our South West Coast Path adventure. If you are staying in Mevagissey, you should definitely try to get a room at Caroline and Mike's Kerryanna Country House. The two are super nice, enthusiastic hikers themselves and have a fantastic property. Horses, goats, cows in …

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