Trevose Head

The coast path crosses the top of the beach at Harlyn Bay where there is no alternative route. During neap tides this is accessible at all states of the tide but during spring tides this is underwater for around 1 hour at high tide. Therefore check tide times (and heights) before setting out to avoid a wait.

A circular walk around the rugged coastline of Trevose Head via the iconic lighthouse and golden sandy bays of Constantine, Booby's, Mother Ivey's and Harlyn, with spectacular wildflowers in spring and summer.

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The app guides you around the walk using GPS, removing any worries about getting lost.

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The walk route is described with detailed, regularly-updated, hand-written directions.

Each time there is a new direction to follow, the app will beep to remind you, and will warn you if you go off-route.

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A map shows the route, where you are at all times and even which way you are facing.

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Each walk is packed with information about the history and nature along the route, from over a decade of research than spans more than 3,000 topics.

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Once a walk is downloaded, the app doesn't need wifi or a phone signal during the walk.

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The app counts down distance to the next direction and estimates time remaining based on your personal walking speed.

We keep the directions continually updated for changes to the paths/landmarks - the price for a walk includes ongoing free updates.

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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The walk starts at Constantine Bay, crosses the sandy beach to Booby's Bay and then follows the coast path past a collapsed cave before reaching Dinas Head and the lighthouse. The route passes around Trevose Head to reach the Padstow lifeboat station and the sheltered beach of Mother Ivey's Bay. The walk continues along the coast to the surf beach at Harlyn Bay along cliffs where there have been numerous Bronze Age finds including neck ornaments made of gold. The return route is fairly quick and easy, following lanes and footpaths back to Constantine Bay.

Highlights

Spectacular coastal views overlooking The Bull and The Quies, the lighthouse and Padstow lifeboat station
Sandy surf beaches at Constantine Bay, Booby's Bay and Harlyn
Rockpools at Booby's Bay with wildlife including blennies and shrimps
Circular abyss created by a collapsed cave on Trevose Head
Coastal heath rich in birdlife and wildflowers
Sheltered beaches at Onjohn Cove and Mother Ivey's Bay with azure water in Summer

Considerations

Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

Dogs

Beaches where dogs are allowed all year: Constantine Bay, Harlyn Bay, Boobys Bay, Mother Ivey's Bay. There's one high stile on the route which is awkward for big dogs and some assistance will probably be required. Usually no livestock on the route.

The walk is available through the iWalk Cornwall app for Apple and Android for £3.29 which each include everything listed here.

This removes worries about getting lost by tracking you using GPS, reminding you when you need to follow the next direction and warning you if you wander off the route.

To install on your phone, search the app store for “iwalk cornwall” to download the (free) app. Then either use it to scan the code at the top-right of the page to locate this walk or search for the walk title in Walks Shop > Search All Walks.

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Vital statistics

OS Explorer: 106
Distance: 6.1 miles/9.7 km
Steepness grade: Easy-moderate
Recommended footwear: walking shoes or trainers in dry weather

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OS Explorer 106

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Points of interest

Links for this walk

Tide times
Carnewas To Stepper Point AONB info
Short URL: http://iwkc.co.uk/w/24

Alternative walks

Adjoining walks

Constantine Bay to Porthcothan

Walks nearby