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Porthtowan to St Agnes Coastal Walk

6.2 miles (10 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This coastal walk takes you along a section of the South West Coast Path from Porthtowan to St Agnes Head. You then have the option of continuing inland to climb to the viewpoint at St Agnes Beacon.
The route runs for just over 3 miles so around 6.5 miles there and back. On the way you will pass along a splendid cliff top path, passing a number of natural arches and secluded caves. There's some wonderful coastal views and wonderful geology on this popular section of the path.
The area is known as Poldark country and additionally features a number of historic mines including the famous Wheal Coates. The old mine is one of the notable photogenic spots in this historic area.

Porthtowan to St Agnes Coastal Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Porthtowan to St Agnes Coastal Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Photos

Above Porthtowan - geograph.org.uk - 2777635

Above Porthtowan

Coastline beyond Chapel Porth - geograph.org.uk - 2569277

Coastline beyond Chapel Porth

Chapel Porth - geograph.org.uk - 471377

Chapel Porth

Wheal Coates - St Agnes - geograph.org.uk - 3124929

Wheal Coates

Wheal Coates - St Agnes - geograph.org.uk - 3124929

Wheal Coates

Trig Point, St Agnes Beacon - geograph.org.uk - 2807506

Trig Point, St Agnes Beacon

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GPX File

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