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Gribbin Head Daymark – Cornwall Coastal Trail loop from Fowey

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Gribbin Head Daymark – Cornwall Coastal Trail loop from Fowey

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Gribbin Head Daymark – Cornwall Coastal Trail loop from Fowey

01:13

9.88km

210m

Running

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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1.05 km

View of Fowey

Highlight • Settlement

Best view after a short descent from the forest right along the coast :-)

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2.09 km

Coombe Haven Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The coast path skirts a secluded shingle cove, Coombe Haven. Also known as Coombe Hawne, the rocky, secluded bay has a history of smuggling in the 19th century. A short …

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3.48 km

Polridmouth Bay and Menabilly Grotto

Highlight • Beach

The grotto here was built in the late 18th century. Although you can't access it, you can see the octagonal folly from the beach. The area is called Polridmouth Bay which is pronounced Pridmouth.

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3.67 km

Polridmouth Cove

Highlight • Natural

View of the Gribbin Daymark Tower

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4.53 km

Gribbin Head Daymark

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gribbin Head, owned by the National Trust, separates St Austell Bay from the River Fowey estuary. It is marked by a striking red and white daymark, built by Trinity House in 1832.

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4.64 km

Gribbin Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

You can't miss Gribbin Head, topped by the iconic Gribbin Tower, built in 1832 to aid ship navigation into Fowey and St Austell Harbour. The tower made Gribbin Head easily …

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5.96 km

Polridmouth Cove is transformed at low tide when two coves become one sandy bay. Running here, you'll likely have the place nearly to yourself as its only accessible by footpath. Dogs are welcome at any time of year.

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6.18 km

Cornwall Coastal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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9.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

1.65 km

1.47 km

507 m

480 m

467 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

1.57 km

1.41 km

605 m

363 m

216 m

Elevation

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Gribbin Head Daymark – Cornwall Coastal Trail loop from Fowey

View of Fowey

Coombe Haven Beach

Polridmouth Bay and Menabilly Grotto

Polridmouth Cove

Gribbin Head Daymark

Gribbin Tower

Polridmouth Cove

Cornwall Coastal Trail

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