A very nice walk along the south coast of Cornwall. Starting in Polperro; one of the most scenic fishing villages in the Duchy, and finishing at Pencarrow Head.
For this walk, you need OS Landranger 200, Newquay & Bodmin (to get there)
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OS Landranger 201, Plymouth & Launceston. |
Severity of walk
It's always very pleasant to walk through Polperro,
we never seem to get tired of the place. Many people walk along the coastpath,
but they rarely get too far from the village; certainly in this direction,
though many walk the other way towards Talland Bay:- One of my very favourite
coves.
The views are far-reaching here; as you start, if you look behind, you can see the coastline leading to Rame Head: While later on, as the coast curves round, The Dodman and the coast around The Roseland come into sight.
While there are steep stretches, on a clear, sunny day, it's a good place to be.
Park the first car in the car park, grid reference SX 148 514
If you're driving from the westward side of Fowey (roughly Lostwithiel onwards), you need to find the B3269 just outside Fowey. Take the Bodinnick Ferry. Out of Bodinnick, take the second right, signposted Whitecross. Follow downhill, at the bottom, turn sharp right at a group of buildings; drive carefully (very narrow) through Pont then up steep hill (sharp bend) watch out for left turn sign, turn is sharp left after bend. Follow past Lanteglos Church, watch out for car park on left when you see the main road in front.
If you're driving from the eastward side, you really need to try and head towards Polruan. Don't fall into the trap of going into the wrong car park, just keep your eyes peeled for the narrow lane on the right. Unfortunately, the car park is on the margin of the Newquay & Bodmin map, making it more difficult to get bearings.
Park the second car in the car park at Polperro, SX 206 517
Now, this isn't easy to describe, and I expect I'll get the blame if (when) you go wrong; but you should have the map with you anyway...shouldn't you?
From the car park near Pencarrow Head, drive up to the road and turn left. Follow this for a while, until you can see a smaller road straight in front while the main road bends to the left. Don't worry if you miss this little road, it's only a shortcut, you can just stay on the main road and get there anyway. Carry on for a little way, turning right at a left-hand bend (I don't think it's a T junction). On the OS map, Mabel Barrow is written across the road to take. After a short distance, turn left then next left (some way further). Follow this road downhill and turn left at the bottom. Keep to the left and watch out for the car park on the left.
