Rame Head, Kingsand & Penlee loop

Hiking trails & Routes

Rame Head, Kingsand & Penlee loop

Moderate

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Rame Head, Kingsand & Penlee loop

02:33

8.94km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cornwall AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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334 m

View of Rame Head and St Michael's Chapel

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rame Peninsula is an enchanting landscape of tidal creeks, picturesque beaches, and rich pastures. The distinctive Rame Head, complete with its medieval chapel, is a memorable and much-loved landmark. …

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3.81 km

Cawsand and Kingsand Beaches

Highlight • Beach

Cawsand & Kingsand are twin villages on the Rame Peninsula. They both have lovely beaches and pubs making them great stops on a walk around the headland or on a longer section of the coast path.

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6.96 km

Penlee Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

The Battery comprises woodland and coastal grassland and affords incredible panoramic views of Plymouth Sound. Part of a Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, the area is rich in flora and fauna, including dragonflies, bee orchids, and grasses.

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8.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

2.07 km

1.77 km

1.16 km

541 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

2.12 km

1.91 km

1.14 km

796 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

19°C

12°C

62 %

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Comments

May 16, 2025,Exploring SW Coastal path - part 1

Wonderful morning of walking. Ferry from Plymouth and beach landing at Cawsand. Then walk up to Rame Head before turning back to Cawsand and lunch at the Rising Sun where I had the fish soup and Guinness zero. Some of the party enjoyed the Proper Job