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Heligan & Pentewan loop from Mevagissey — Cornwall

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Heligan & Pentewan loop from Mevagissey — Cornwall

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Heligan & Pentewan loop from Mevagissey — Cornwall

02:52

10.4km

170m

Hiking

Embark on the Heligan & Pentewan loop from Mevagissey, a moderate hike spanning 6.5 miles (10.4 km) with an elevation gain of 564 feet (172 metres), typically taking around 2 hours and 51 minutes to complete. This route offers a diverse experience, blending tranquil woodlands and riverine paths with accessible…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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5.69 km

Pentewan Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

This shared use hiking and cycling path passes by the St Austell River in the Pentewan Valley. It was an important place in the area's industrial history with tin being …

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8.33 km

View of Pentewan Sands

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Pentewan Sands is backed by a huge caravan park which you can see clearly from this vantage point. The holiday park own the beach but it remains open to all. …

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9.17 km

View of the Cornwall coast

Highlight • Beach

Nice place to take pictures from the coast

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9.44 km

Polstreath Beach

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Located about a quarter of a mile up the coast from the working harbour of Mevagissey is Polstreath beach. Despite its proximity to this busy fishing village, Polstreath remains relatively …

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10.2 km

Mevagissey Harbour

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In the narrow streets of Mevagissey you find myriad shops, workshops, galleries, cafes and pubs, as well as many old buildings made of cob and slate. There are plenty of …

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.29 km

2.40 km

801 m

513 m

394 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

3.19 km

1.43 km

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Heligan & Pentewan loop from Mevagissey — Cornwall

Pentewan Valley Trail

View of Pentewan Sands

View of the Cornwall coast

Polstreath Beach

Mevagissey Harbour

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