Coverack to St Keverne circular walk

Coverack to St Keverne

A circular walk from Coverack to St Keverne, past the treacherous Manacles reef, known as the grave of a thousand ships, where at least a hundred wrecks have been recorded and over a thousand people have drowned.

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

The route follows the boulder-strewn coastline from Coverack to Lowland Point where ships still anchor awaiting a dock in Falmouth. The route passes the quarry on Dean Point overlooking The Manacles reef to reach Godrevy Cove where the wreckage of countless ships has washed ashore and fragments can still be seen. The route turns inland to reach St Keverne which has a history dating back to Celtic monks and the church interior is thought to be built from stone traded by the Breton Celts. The return to Coverack is across the fields passing close to Roskilly's Open Farm (where the ice cream is made).

Highlights

  • Sandy beach with unusual geology at Coverack
  • Shipwreck coast around The Manacles
  • Historic churchyard at St Keverne
  • Roskilly's Open Farm with award-winning Ice Cream

Considerations

  • The paths near Coverack are rocky, strewn with small boulders which can become slippery after rain.
  • The route includes stone stiles of varying constructions. One consists of stone footholds over a wall.
  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 103
  • Distance: 5.7 miles/9.2 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking boots
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Paris Hotel
  • The Three Tuns
  • The White Hart

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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