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Newquay Harbour – Fistral Beach loop from Newquay

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Newquay Harbour – Fistral Beach loop from Newquay

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Newquay Harbour – Fistral Beach loop from Newquay

03:25

12.8km

150m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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782 m

Towan Beach and Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The pirate golf is well grand.

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1.66 km

Newquay Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Newquay Harbour is tucked between the headlands and showcases sandy beaches and colourful fishing boats. From the harbour you can take short walks up to Towan Headland or further along …

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2.90 km

View of Newquay Harbour and Beach from Towan Headland

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

this is a beautiful place to look out over Newquay great view of the beach and hatbour

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4.60 km

Fistral Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fistral Beach is renowned for its turquoise waters, golden sand and big waves. In fact, Fistral is one of the world’s top surfing destinations. Backed by high cliffs and sand …

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6.91 km

Pentire Headland

Highlight • Natural

great place to walk with dogs and you get fantastic sunsets

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7.96 km

Fern Pit Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe with great views of Crantock Beach and the Gannel Valley. Behind the house a path goes down to the beach and the mini ferry.

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9.94 km

Fistral Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice, clean, large beach.

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10.9 km

Huer's Hut

Highlight • Structure

This small building perched high above the sea at Towan Head is of uncertain age. Some estimates put its origins as early as the 14th century however the current building …

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12.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

4.00 km

2.71 km

964 m

372 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

2.62 km

2.27 km

1.79 km

238 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 15 August

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Comments

May 25, 2025,Newquay - Coastside-Trail

We started our Southwest Coast Path from Newquay and arrived yesterday in this beautiful coastal town in Cornwall after a 6.5-hour bus ride from London. Whether it's beautiful here is in the eye of the beholder. On the one hand, there are many "shabby" corners, but on the other, the distinctive surfboard culture makes it very laid-back and cool. Empty …

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July 9, 2024,newquay round...with a stop in the Fern Pit and Moules&Co

Established in 1910, the Fern Pit Cafe & Ferry is a family-run business located on the banks of the River Gannel between East Pentire Headland and Crantock Beach on the outskirts of Newquay, Cornwall.
The cafe's beautiful terraced tea gardens overlook Crantock Beach and the Gannel Estuary, which runs from the river mouth in Crantock Bay along Newquay's coast.

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Newquay Harbour – Fistral Beach loop from Newquay

Towan Beach and Suspension Bridge

Newquay Harbour

View of Newquay Harbour and Beach from Towan Headland

Fistral Beach

Pentire Headland

Fern Pit Cafe

Fistral Beach

Huer's Hut

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