A majority of the trail follows the South West Coast Path, following coast and farmland footpaths. There is moderate terrain along natural, uneven surfaces and it can be muddy during wet weather. The route includes slopes, steps and and unfenced clifftop.
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
6.4
Time
1 h 30 min
Type
Coastal
Parking
Bus stop at Mawgan Porth
About Carnewas bus route walking trail, North Cornwall
Allow about 1 h 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Bus stop at Mawgan Porth.
Walk map & stop-offs
Stops along the way
Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.
Eat & drink
0.1 km
Eat
The Merrymoor Inn
The Merrymoor Inn Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical place to eat…
0.2 km
Eat
The Cornish Barn
The Cornish Barn Tredrizzick is a verified place to eat and drink in Tredrizzick, Cornwall, listed…
0.4 km
Eat
The Scarlet Restaurant
The Scarlet Restaurant Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical place to eat…
0.4 km
Eat
The Park Cafe
The Park Cafe Mawgan Porth is a verified place to eat and drink in Mawgan Porth,…
1.4 km
Eat
The Malt House
The Malt House Tremore sits in Tremore, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
2.3 km
Eat
Scott & Babs at The Fox
Looking for Scott & Babs at The Fox St Columb Major? This place to eat and…
See & do
0.1 km
See
Bedruthan Steps
Bedruthan Steps Mawgan sits in Mawgan, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop…
0.8 km
See
Lanyon Quoit
Lanyon Quoit Tremore sits in Tremore, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop…
1.1 km
See
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Mawgan Porth is a verified attraction and things to do stop in…
1.1 km
See
Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Eval sits in Eval, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to…
1.2 km
See
St Eval Kart Circuit
Looking for St Eval Kart Circuit? This attraction and things to do stop in Eval, Cornwall…
1.4 km
See
St. Eval Parish Church
Looking for St. Eval Parish Church Kestle? This attraction and things to do stop in Kestle,…
Beaches nearby
0.1 km
Beaches
Trerathick
0.1 km
Beaches
Porthcothan Beach
Experience breathtaking clifftop vistas overlooking Porthcothan Bay, a truly inspiring coastal beauty spot near Talskiddy. Ideal…
0.1 km
Beaches
High Cove
0.3 km
Beaches
Mawgan Porth
A quintessential Cornish beach near Mawgan Porth, perfect for surfing, family fun, and breathtaking coastal walks…
0.8 km
Beaches
Beacon Cove
0.8 km
Beaches
Beacon Cove
A beautiful beach near Belowda, Cornwall.
Shops & markets
1.1 km
Shop
St Mawgan Post Office & Village Stores
St Mawgan Post Office & Village Stores is a verified shop and retail stop in St…
1.4 km
Shop
Cornish Orchards Farm Shop
Cornish Orchards Farm Shop St Columb Major sits in St Columb Major, Cornwall — a practical…
1.8 km
Shop
The Cornish Hen
Looking for The Cornish Hen St. Issey? This shop and retail stop in St. Issey, Cornwall…
2.1 km
Shop
Watergate Bay Hotel Gift Shop
Watergate Bay Hotel Gift Shop Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical shop…
2.1 km
Shop
St Columb Major Pannier Market
St Columb Major Pannier Market is a verified shop and retail stop in St Columb Major,…
2.3 km
Shop
The Crafty Duck
Looking for The Crafty Duck St Columb Major? This shop and retail stop in St Columb…
Places to stay
0.2 km
Stay
Bedruthan Hotel & Spa
Looking for Bedruthan Hotel & Spa Mawgan Porth? This place to stay in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall…
0.3 km
Stay
The Scarlet
The Scarlet Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors exploring…
0.3 km
Stay
Bedruthan Hotel & Spa
Bedruthan Hotel & Spa Padstow is a verified place to stay in Padstow, Cornwall, listed on…
0.4 km
Stay
Bay Retreat Villas
Bay Retreat Villas Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical place to stay…
0.4 km
Stay
Trenance Holiday Park - Static Caravans & Lodges
Trenance Holiday Park – Static Caravans & Lodges Mawgan is a verified place to stay in…
0.7 km
Stay
The Glade Retreat
Looking for The Glade Retreat Treburrick? This place to stay in Treburrick, Cornwall is listed on…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Newquay. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Bus stop at Mawgan Porth
🐕 Dogs
Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.
🌊 Safety
Coastal sections can be exposed — check tide times and the forecast, keep back from cliff edges, and wear grippy footwear.
More walks nearby
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
- Coastal Carnewas at Bedruthan coast walk, North Cornwall Following coast and farmland footpaths. Moderate terrain along natural, uneven surfaces. Route includes slopes, steps and unfenced cliff top. Sturdy footwear is… Trail guide →
- Coastal Park Head walk, North Cornwall Park Head is an easy, level walk through grassland and fields to the clifftops with an occassional gate. It can get muddy… Trail guide →
- Coastal Booby’s Bay walk, North Cornwall This is a coastal path with a section along the top of Constantine Beach. The return leg is along a relatively quiet… Trail guide →
- Coastal King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). Trail guide →
- Coastal Walk to Trevose Head from the bus stop, North Cornwall The majority of this trail runs along the South West Coast Path, following coastal and farmland footpaths that are uneven in places… Trail guide →
- Inland Trevose Head circular walk, North Cornwall A relatively flat walk but with some gradients and uneven terrain.The trail is along naturally surfaced paths and there are some kissing… Trail guide →
