St Agnes Bay from Perranporth on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall

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St Agnes Bay from Perranporth on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall

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St Agnes Bay from Perranporth on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall

03:28

12.2km

240m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 7.6-mile (12.2 km) hike along the South West Coast Path from Perranporth to St Agnes Bay, a journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes and involves 798 feet (243 metres) of elevation gain. You will walk along dramatic cliff-tops, offering expansive views of golden…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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717 m

Droskyn Point

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Looking down at the rocks below it is easy to imagine the smuggling that went on here in years gone by.

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2.46 km

Cligga Head Coastal Cliffs and Ruins

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While hiking along along Cligga Head you will find some cracking coastal views, but also some interesting evidence of the mining history. You are walking in the shoes of the miners who would walk along this path to work.

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6.18 km

View of Trevaunance Cove

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St Agnes is getting more popular by the day and its easy to see why. Trevaunance Cove is a gorgeous spot with the feel of a cozy fishing village.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

1.07 km

475 m

386 m

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.73 km

1.26 km

679 m

579 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Thursday 12 November

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Comments

August 3, 2024,St Agnes Bay from Perranporth on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall AONB

An lovely walk with the most amazing views and landscape. Lots of mining evidence along the way. A relatively easy walk until you reach Trevaunance Cove which has quite a steep ascent but is latgely made easier by the steps that have besn added. When you are ready ascend the last part of thd walk to St Agnes we followrd …