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Man's Head Rock Formation – View over Porthmeor Beach loop from Towednack

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Man's Head Rock Formation – View over Porthmeor Beach loop from Towednack

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Man's Head Rock Formation – View over Porthmeor Beach loop from Towednack

02:32

9.04km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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199 m

View from Trevegan Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the excellent vantage point of Trevegan Hill, you can enjoy phenomenal views across North Cornwall's coast toward Penwith Hills and St Ives.

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3.23 km

View of St Ives from Coastal Path

Highlight • Trail

3.58 km

Clodgy Point

Highlight • Natural

Clodgy Point is a dramatic, rocky promontory with steep cliffs that extends out into the sea between St. Ives Bay and Porthmeor Beach. Great for exploring and taking in the views over the bay.

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4.32 km

Man's Head Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Man’s Head is a rocky outcrop that, as you may expect, bears a striking resemblance to a man’s head, especially from the seaward side. As well as quirky geology, you …

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4.41 km

View over Porthmeor Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The great view over Porthmeor Beach can be enjoyed in peace on many benches

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5.06 km

St Ives Cemetery with Sea View

Highlight • Beach

"If you seek me, then seek me in your hearts.
If I have found a home there, I will live on in you."
Text: Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 to 1926)

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5.56 km

Ayr Holiday Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

With 30 miles of beautiful Atlantic coastline to admire, there can’t be many campsites with a view or location like ours. It’s no wonder that many of our guests return …

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9.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

2.15 km

1.41 km

1.05 km

557 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

2.31 km

1.74 km

809 m

669 m

227 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Man's Head Rock Formation – View over Porthmeor Beach loop from Towednack

View from Trevegan Hill

View of St Ives from Coastal Path

Clodgy Point

Man's Head Rock Formation

View over Porthmeor Beach

St Ives Cemetery with Sea View

Ayr Holiday Park

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