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Porthleven to Praa Sands Coastal Walk

4.5 miles (7.2 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk takes you along the South West Coast Path from Porthleven to Praa Sands.
The walk runs for just over 4 miles, passing along a cliff top path with wonderful views throughout. Also look out for the ruined mines of Wheal Trewavas and Wheal Prosper as you approach Praa Sands.
You start off at the lovely Porthleven Harbour and head west to Bullion Cliff, Tremearne, Trewavas Head and Porthcew before coming to Praa Sands. Here you will find a beautiful mile long white sands beach, sand dunes and a little village. It's a popular place for surfers, tourists and walkers.
You can extend the walk by continuing west to visit Prussia Cove and Cudden Point on the Praa Sands to Prussia Cove Walk. It's a delightful secluded place with a series of little coves and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with fascinating geology and some rare butterfly species.

Porthleven to Praa Sands Coastal Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Porthleven to Praa Sands Coastal Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

At the end of the walk there's the Sandbar cafe at Praa Sands. They are in an excellent location right on the beach and serve a fine fish and chips.

Photos

Porthleven Clock Tower - geograph.org.uk - 2107355

Porthleven Clock Tower

Coast path near Porthleven - geograph.org.uk - 2107624

Coast path near Porthleven

Coastal footpath, looking towards Methleigh Beacon (9566348423)

Coastal footpath, looking towards Methleigh Beacon (9566348423)

Footpath near Wheal Trewavas - geograph.org.uk - 1572568

Footpath near Wheal Trewavas

Approaching Trewavas Head - geograph.org.uk - 2102402

Approaching Trewavas Head

Wheal Prosper - geograph.org.uk - 2095151

Wheal Prosper

Coast path near Rinsey Head - geograph.org.uk - 2102389

Coast path near Rinsey Head

Praa Sands - geograph.org.uk - 2102367

Praa Sands. The light sand is made from seashells that have been pulverised by wave action over millions of years

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GPX File

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