St Ives Bay – Hell's Mouth Cliffs loop from Red River

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St Ives Bay – Hell's Mouth Cliffs loop from Red River

Moderate

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St Ives Bay – Hell's Mouth Cliffs loop from Red River

02:59

11.1km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.38 km

Sanct Gothan Sands Stone Marker

Highlight • Monument

2.13 km

St Ives Bay

Highlight • Beach

St Ives Bay is a large and crescent-shaped bay that stretches 6 miles (10 km) from the centre of Saint Ives around Godrevy Head to Godrevy Lighthouse. The River Hayle …

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3.25 km

Seals at Mutton Cove

Highlight • Natural Monument

The seals at Mutton Cove are easiest to spot at low tide when they're out of the water on the beach. But even at high tide you are likely to …

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4.18 km

View of Godrevy Lighthouse and Heritage Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

Godrevy Heritage Coast stretches from Portreath in the east, to Godrevy. 14 miles of marvellous glorious hiking territory with a stunning coastline of cliffs and coves.

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4.27 km

Fishing Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful bay with a sandy beach, various diving rocks and, above all, not as crowded as the beaches around it. Seals also swam with us.
Be careful: the descent …

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5.68 km

The view out to Navax Point along the Godrevy Heritage Coast is absolutely breathtaking. Stretching for 14 miles, this stunning coastline offers glorious hiking territory, with cliffs and coves that …

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5.98 km

Hell's Mouth Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the cliffs above Hell’s Mouth, you get a spectacular view out to sea. The dark cove, situated underneath a sheer rock face, has been the subject of much tragedy …

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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