Cornwall · base 3: Fowey & the south coast

3A Pencarrow Head

Circular from the National Trust car park at Pencarrow, a mile from Polruan.

2.1 kmon our map
71 m+of climbing, at least
45 minutesModerate

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The ground

Some steep climbs, rocky outcrops and step-stiles. A section along a narrow road. Muddy after wet weather. The cliffs are dangerous: keep children close.

Official figure: 1.5 miles (2.4 km), 45 minutes (National Trust). Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.

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