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Lamorna Cove – Kemyel Crease Nature Reserve loop from Porthcurno

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Lamorna Cove – Kemyel Crease Nature Reserve loop from Porthcurno

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Lamorna Cove – Kemyel Crease Nature Reserve loop from Porthcurno

07:24

26.0km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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2.37 km

Penberth Cove

Highlight • Beach

Penberth Cove is a tiny and unspoiled fishing hamlet that’s home to a pebble beach. The Penberth River flows down through the wooded valley and village into the cove. The …

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St Loy

Viewpoint

7.64 km

View of Tater Du Lighthouse

Highlight • Natural

From here you have a beautiful view of the Tater Du Lighthouse.

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8.67 km

Celtic Cross at Lamorna Cove

Highlight • Monument

This cross, made of durable granite, stands alone on the cliffs and has withstood wind and weather for a century and a half. The design of this memorial cross, with …

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9.10 km

Lamorna Cove

Highlight • Beach

Lamorna is about half way between Porthcurno and Penzance so is a good place to stop for lunch. There is a cafe with a good range of food and plenty …

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10.5 km

Kemyel Crease Nature Reserve is a small, sheltered woodland that slopes down into the sea. Monterey pines and Monterey cypress grow in the woodland, and the reserve is rich in fungi, including the magnificent earth star fungus.

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13.0 km

Mousehole Village and Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

The fishing village of Mousehole has narrow, bustling streets filled with small shops, galleries, restaurants, and cottages built from finely grained Lamorna granite. Dylan Thomas described the village as the …

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13.1 km