Gorran Haven to Mevagissey Circular Walk
This circular walk takes you along a popular section of the South West Coast Path from Gorran Haven To Mevagissey via Portmellon. There's some wonderful coast and countryside views as you make your way along the cliff top path in the glorious Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Starting in the public car park in Gorran Haven you pick up the coastal path and follow it north east to Great Perhaver Beach and Turbot Point before coming to Portmellon Cove. There is a sandy beach here where you can explore the rock pools at low tide. You can also look out for seals swimming off the beach or resting on the rocks.
From Portmellon you continue north to the fishing village of Mevagissey. Here you can enjoy a stroll around the picturesque harbour and the interesting narrow streets with old shops and pretty cottages to see. Just north west of here you could take a detour to visit the stunning Lost Gardens of Heligan.
This route then returns inland through the countryside, passing Galowras Mill, Sanctuary Wood and the village of Gorran Churchtown on the way back to Gorran Haven.
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Pubs/Cafes
In Mevagissey the Sharksfin is a nice place for a pit stop. The pub is ideally located next to the quay with views across the harbour. They do excellent seafood including a particularly popular fish and chips. The interior is very attractive too, being decorated with works by local artists. You can find them at a postcode of PL26 6QU for your sat navs.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head east along the coast and you could visit ,Dodman Point the highest headland on the south coast of Cornwall. It's a great place for bracing cliff top walks with lots of sea birds to look out for around the headland.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Gorran Haven. Looking over Gorran Haven from the coast path. The tide is in and the beach crowded with holidaymakers on this August Bank Holiday weekend, despite the lack of sun.
Great Perhaver beach, nr. Gorran Haven. A view from the South West Coast Path. Gorran Haven beach is beyond.
Colona Beach and Chapel Point
Portmellon Cove
Coast near Pabyer Point
Harbour Cat. Looking across Mevagissey Inner Harbour towards the town with a cat on a car roof warming itself in the October morning sunlight.
Gorran Churchtown
Woodland around Galowras Mill. This wooded valley leads down to the sea at Portmellon Cove.