Morwenstow circular walk, North Cornwall, Cornwall
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Coastal walk

Morwenstow circular walk, North Cornwall

Bude, Cornwall

Distance 4.8
Time 1 h 30 min
Type Coastal
Parking National Trust car park next to the Rectory Farm tea-room

About Morwenstow circular walk, North Cornwall

Morwenstow circular walk, North Cornwall is a coastal walk on Cornish.co.uk — a full trail guide with the route on the map, practical notes, and nearby places from the directory. It starts near Bude. The route is around 4.8.

Allow about 1 h 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking: National Trust car park next to the Rectory Farm tea-room.

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock, cliff edges and nesting birds.

There are 23 listings mapped nearby — cafés, sights, family stops and more. Use the map key to filter pins, then browse the cards below.

As with any Cornish coast path, check tide times and the forecast before you set out, keep back from cliff edges, and wear footwear with a decent grip.

Official trail info ↗

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

The Rectory Farm Tea Garden 0 km Eat The Rectory Farm Tea Garden The Rectory Farm Tea Garden Morwenstow is a verified place to eat and drink in Morwenstow,… The Rectory Farm Tea Rooms 0 km Eat The Rectory Farm Tea Rooms Looking for The Rectory Farm Tea Rooms Bude? This place to eat and drink in Bude,…

See & do

Morwenstow Church 0.1 km See Morwenstow Church Morwenstow Church is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Morwenstow, Cornwall, listed on… Bude Canal (Upper Reaches near Morwenstow) 1.4 km See Bude Canal (Upper Reaches near Morwenstow) Looking for Bude Canal (Upper Reaches near Morwenstow)? This attraction and things to do stop in… Morwenna Conservation Centre 5 km See Morwenna Conservation Centre Morwenna Conservation Centre Kilkhampton sits in Kilkhampton, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do… The Olde Mill House Pottery 5.1 km See The Olde Mill House Pottery The Olde Mill House Pottery Gooseham is a verified attraction and things to do stop in… Higher Melcombe Farm & Campsite (Walking Access) 5.2 km See Higher Melcombe Farm & Campsite (Walking Access) Higher Melcombe Farm & Campsite (Walking Access) Morwenstow is a verified attraction and things to do… Dizzard Point 5.4 km See Dizzard Point Dizzard Point Kilkhampton is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, listed…

Family & play

Bude Golf Club 5.9 km Family Bude Golf Club Bude Golf Club Kilkhampton sits in Kilkhampton, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…

Wildlife & nature

Falconry Centre (Bude) 2.6 km Wildlife Falconry Centre (Bude) Falconry Centre (Bude) Morwenstow sits in Morwenstow, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…

Beaches nearby

Cotton Beach 0.2 km Beaches Cotton Beach Greenway Beach 0.4 km Beaches Greenway Beach Yoel Mouth 0.9 km Beaches Yoel Mouth Caunter Beach 0.9 km Beaches Caunter Beach Stanbury Beach 1.4 km Beaches Stanbury Beach Discover the dramatic beauty of Stanbury Mouth, a rugged cove close to Grimscott, offering stunning cliff-top… Rane Beach 1.6 km Beaches Rane Beach

Shops & markets

Morwenstow Post Office & Stores 5.7 km Shop Morwenstow Post Office & Stores Looking for Morwenstow Post Office & Stores Kilkhampton? This shop and retail stop in Kilkhampton, Cornwall…

Places to stay

The Warren 1.9 km Stay The Warren Looking for The Warren Poughill? This place to stay in Poughill, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk… West Thorne Farm Campsite 4.7 km Stay West Thorne Farm Campsite West Thorne Farm Campsite Alvacott sits in Alvacott, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for… Lower Darracott Farm 4.8 km Stay Lower Darracott Farm Lower Darracott Farm Kilkhampton is a verified place to stay in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… Higher Penhallam Farm 5 km Stay Higher Penhallam Farm Looking for Higher Penhallam Farm Kilkhampton? This place to stay in Kilkhampton, Cornwall is listed on… The Old Rectory 5.6 km Stay The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Grimscott sits in Grimscott, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors… Elm Park Country House 5.8 km Stay Elm Park Country House Elm Park Country House Grimscott is a verified place to stay in Grimscott, Cornwall, listed on…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

The walk starts near Bude. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.

🅿️ Parking

National Trust car park next to the Rectory Farm tea-room

🐕 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.