Circular walk from Rock to St Minver

Rock to St Minver

The footpath between directions 41-47 is closed whist a rotten bridge is removed, and work begins on creating a replacement. In the meantime, continue on the lane at direction 41 and turn right at the junction to rejoin the route at direction 48.

A circular walk from Rock along the sand dunes to St Enodoc church, once buried in the sand, and across fields to the mediaeval church of St Minver, returning via 3 pubs and the brewery where "Doom Bar" was first produced.

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The route follows the dunes from Rock to Daymer Bay opposite the Doom Bar, then passes St Enodoc Church - the burial place of Sir John Betjeman - on its way inland to the pretty village of St Minver with its characteristic (and slightly wonky) church spire. The return route passes 3 pubs and Sharp's Brewery, presenting opportunities for the more refreshing kind of Doom Bar and limited edition ales, as it descends from the fields of the St Minver Highlands to the St Minver Lowlands along the Camel Estuary.

Highlights

  • Panoramic views over the Camel estuary
  • Sand dunes with wildflowers
  • Long sandy beach from Rock to Daymer Bay
  • St Enodoc Church - the burial place of Sir John Betjeman
  • Sharp's Brewery - renowned producer of real ales
  • Pretty rural village and church at St Minver
  • Three pubs on the return route: The Pityme Inn, The Fourways Inn and Rock Inn

Considerations

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

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 106
  • Distance: 6.7 miles/10.9 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy
  • Recommended footwear: walking boots or trainers in summer
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Fourways Inn
  • The Mariners
  • The Pityme Inn

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