Par Beach Trail, Cornwall
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Coastal walk

Par Beach Trail

St Austell, Cornwall

Type Coastal

About Par Beach Trail

Par Beach Trail 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 St Austell.

Parking near Cornish trailheads is often limited — arrive early in peak season and check for local restrictions.

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

There are 39 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.

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 Park Cafe 0.2 km Eat The Park Cafe The Park Cafe Constantine is a verified place to eat and drink in Constantine, Cornwall, listed… The Ship Inn, Par 0.3 km Eat The Ship Inn, Par Looking for The Ship Inn, Par St Austell? This place to eat and drink in St… Par Inn 0.5 km Eat Par Inn Par Inn Carlyon Bay is a verified place to eat and drink in Carlyon Bay, Cornwall,… The Ship Inn 0.8 km Eat The Ship Inn Looking for The Ship Inn Par? This place to eat and drink in Par, Cornwall is… The Polmear Inn 0.8 km Eat The Polmear Inn The Polmear Inn Tywardreath is a verified place to eat and drink in Tywardreath, Cornwall, listed… The Ship Inn, Polkerris 0.8 km Eat The Ship Inn, Polkerris The Ship Inn, Polkerris Tywardreath sits in Tywardreath, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and…

See & do

The Eden Project 0.2 km See The Eden Project Discover the Eden Project Cornwall, one of the top Cornwall attractions and a must-visit things to do in Cornwall destination for… Par Beach 0.3 km See Par Beach Par Beach Nanpean is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Nanpean, Cornwall, listed… Mevagissey Museum 0.3 km See Mevagissey Museum Mevagissey Museum St Austell sits in St Austell, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… Par Cove Beach 0.5 km See Par Cove Beach Par Cove Beach is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Par, Cornwall, listed… Luxulyan Parish Church 0.9 km See Luxulyan Parish Church Luxulyan Parish Church is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Luxulyan, Cornwall, listed… Par Moor Community Hall 1.1 km See Par Moor Community Hall Par Moor Community Hall St Stephen is a verified attraction and things to do stop in…

Family & play

Par Beach Play Park 0.3 km Family Par Beach Play Park Par Beach Play Park is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Par, Cornwall,… Cornwall FootballGolf 1.2 km Family Cornwall FootballGolf Cornwall FootballGolf Brunnion sits in Brunnion, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop… Carlyon Bay Golf Club 1.6 km Family Carlyon Bay Golf Club Carlyon Bay Golf Club St Austell is a verified attraction and things to do stop in… Mount Charles Golf Club 3.9 km Family Mount Charles Golf Club Mount Charles Golf Club St Austell sits in St Austell, Cornwall — a practical attraction and… Cornwall FootballGolf 3.9 km Family Cornwall FootballGolf Cornwall FootballGolf St Austell sits in St Austell, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… Cornwall Football Golf 5.9 km Family Cornwall Football Golf Cornwall Football Golf Trewoon is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Trewoon, Cornwall,…

Wildlife & nature

Pinetum Park and Children's Zoo 2.8 km Wildlife Pinetum Park and Children's Zoo Pinetum Park and Children’s Zoo St Austell is a verified attraction and things to do stop… The Fowey Aquarium 3 km Wildlife The Fowey Aquarium The Fowey Aquarium sits in Fowey, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop… Mevagissey Aquarium 3.9 km Wildlife Mevagissey Aquarium Looking for Mevagissey Aquarium St Austell? This attraction and things to do stop in St Austell,…

Beaches nearby

Par Sands 0.6 km Beaches Par Sands A vast expanse of sand, ideal for walking, dog-friendly fun, and spotting wildlife. Easily accessible and… Spit Beach 1 km Beaches Spit Beach A beautiful beach near Biscovey, Cornwall. Booley Beach 1.3 km Beaches Booley Beach Polkerris 1.8 km Beaches Polkerris A delightful sheltered sandy cove, popular for watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding. Its horseshoe shape offers… Shorthorn Beach 2 km Beaches Shorthorn Beach Crinnis Beach 2.4 km Beaches Crinnis Beach

Shops & markets

Polruan Post Office & General Stores 0.3 km Shop Polruan Post Office & General Stores Looking for Polruan Post Office & General Stores St Blazey? This shop and retail stop in… The Cornish Store 0.3 km Shop The Cornish Store The Cornish Store St Austell is a verified shop and retail stop in St Austell, Cornwall,… Webb's of Fowey 0.3 km Shop Webb's of Fowey Webb’s of Fowey St Austell sits in St Austell, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail… Fowey River Gallery 0.3 km Shop Fowey River Gallery Looking for Fowey River Gallery St Blazey? This shop and retail stop in St Blazey, Cornwall… The Old Bookshop 0.3 km Shop The Old Bookshop The Old Bookshop St Austell is a verified shop and retail stop in St Austell, Cornwall,… Cornish Market World 1 km Shop Cornish Market World Looking for Cornish Market World Stenalees? This shop and retail stop in Stenalees, Cornwall is listed…

Places to stay

Trenython Manor Hotel 0.2 km Stay Trenython Manor Hotel Looking for Trenython Manor Hotel Bodrugan? This place to stay in Bodrugan, Cornwall is listed on… The Valley House 0.3 km Stay The Valley House Looking for The Valley House Bodrugan? This place to stay in Bodrugan, Cornwall is listed on… The Nook, Carlyon Bay 0.4 km Stay The Nook, Carlyon Bay The Nook, Carlyon Bay Par is a verified place to stay in Par, Cornwall, listed on… The Cormorant 0.4 km Stay The Cormorant The Cormorant Bodrugan is a verified place to stay in Bodrugan, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk with… The Porth Avallen Hotel 0.5 km Stay The Porth Avallen Hotel The Porth Avallen Hotel Par sits in Par, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for… The Carlyon Bay Hotel 0.5 km Stay The Carlyon Bay Hotel Looking for The Carlyon Bay Hotel Par? This place to stay in Par, Cornwall is listed…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

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

🅿️ Parking

Check locally for the nearest car park — many Cornish trailheads have limited roadside parking.

🐕 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.