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Pentire Head & Polzeath Beach loop — Cornwall

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Pentire Head & Polzeath Beach loop — Cornwall

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Pentire Head & Polzeath Beach loop — Cornwall

02:18

8.30km

150m

Hiking

Embark on the Pentire Head & Polzeath Beach loop, a moderate hike spanning 5.2 miles (8.3 km) with an elevation gain of 490 feet (149 metres), typically completed in 2 hours and 18 minutes. This route offers a captivating journey along the rugged Cornish coastline, presenting panoramic views of plunging…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.31 km

The Rumps (Iron Age fort)

Highlight • Historical Site

From the Iron Age fort on Rumps Point, you can see the offshore rocks, which are known as Sevensouls and the Mouls, and can see for miles out into the …

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3.65 km

View from Pentire Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great view spot of the whole section of coast. It is elevated and gives wonderful panoramic views of the area and Newland Island. It is about a …

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5.55 km

Pentireglaze Haven

Highlight • Beach

This is a secluded little beach off the main beach in Polzeath. It is normally quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the main beach. It is great for long beach walks at low tide.

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6.28 km

Polzeath Beach

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With soft and golden sands, clean and calm waters, a laid-back surfer vibe, and beauty in every direction, Polzeath Beach is a great place for relaxation, swimming and having fun. …

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8.30 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.46 km

648 m

603 m

474 m

102 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

1.16 km

569 m

540 m

318 m

224 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Friday 10 July

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July 15, 2023,🇬🇧 Runde über The Rump, Pentire Point, Polzeath und Pentireglaze — von Lead Mines Car Park (NT)

Pentire Head is worth the hike! This circular tour is mainly along the Costal Path, past the cliffs and beaches and only a few roads.
Start is the National Trust's Lead Mines car park (members park for free). Then it goes over The Rumps with great views over the coast and onto The Mouls. Here the paths are sometimes very …

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June 22, 2026,View from Pentire Point – View of Polzeath loop from Polzeath

It was an absolutely lovely walk this evening after a really mixed bag of weather today. It turned out lovely in the end, so I picked a shortish walk. Literally, on the doorstep of the caravan park, it was breathtakingly beautiful all the way round with lots of bird and insect life. Gorgeous 😍

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Pentire Head & Polzeath Beach loop — Cornwall

The Rumps (Iron Age fort)

View from Pentire Point

Pentireglaze Haven

Polzeath Beach

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