Charlestown to Porthpean circular walk

Charlestown to Porthpean

A circular walk between the sheltered cove at Porthpean and the historic port of Charlestown, originally built to export copper, then China Clay, and now used for filming by Hollywood and Poldark.

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

The route begins by following lanes from Charlestown along the edge of the woods and then to Porthpean Beach Road to reach a bridleway leading through a tree tunnel spanning the golf course. The walk follows this to reach the church at Higher Porthpean. The walk then follows a footpath across the fields with panoramic views of the bay to reach the coast. The return route is along the Coast Path via Porthpean beach, Duporth Beach and with a spectacular birds-eye view of Charlestown Harbour after passing the cliff battery.

Highlights

  • Sheltered, sandy beaches at Porthpean and Duporth
  • Historic harbour at Charlestown
  • Shipwreck museum at Charlestown

Considerations

  • Note that most coastal walks in Cornwall have paths close to unfenced cliffs.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 105
  • Distance: 2.9 miles/4.7 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: Walking boots; trainers in summer
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Habourside Inn
  • The Rashleigh Arms

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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