Circular walk around Gribbin Head from Polkerris to Readymoney Cove

Polkerris, Gribbin Head and Readymoney Cove

A circular walk near Fowey, from the tiny harbour of Polkerris, past the daymark tower on Gribbin Head and along the coast where Daphne du Maurier lived and based many of her books on, to the sandy beach at Readymoney Cove, returning on the Saint's Way.

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From Polkerris beach, the walk follows along the coastline of Gribbin Head to the daymark on the point. From here, the route continues along the coast to the beach at Polridmouth where the shipwreck was Daphne du Maurier's inspiration for the murder scene in her book Rebecca. The walk passes a couple more small coves on the way to St Catherine's Castle overlooking Readymoney Cove. At the cove, the walk joins The Saints Way and follows this through Covington and Menabilly woods and past Trenant farm to the chapel at Tregaminion. A path across the fields links to the Polkerris cliff path which completes the circular route.

Highlights

  • Pretty harbour at Polkerris
  • Daymark on Gribbin Head can be climbed on Sundays in summer
  • Fort at Readymoney Cove with views over Fowey and Polruan
  • Sandy beaches at Polkerris, Polridmouth and Readymoney Cove

Considerations

  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 107
  • Distance: 6.7 miles/10.8 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate-strenuous
  • Recommended footwear: Walking shoes
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Rashleigh Inn

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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