Park Head walk, North Cornwall, Cornwall
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Coastal walk

Park Head walk, North Cornwall

Padstow, Cornwall

Distance 1.6
Time 30 min
Type Coastal
Parking Park Head National Trust car park

About 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 in winter.

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

Parking: Park Head National Trust car park.

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

There are 30 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 Malt House 1.1 km Eat The Malt House The Malt House Tremore sits in Tremore, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink… The Cornish Barn 1.3 km Eat The Cornish Barn The Cornish Barn Tredrizzick is a verified place to eat and drink in Tredrizzick, Cornwall, listed… The Scarlet Restaurant 3 km Eat The Scarlet Restaurant The Scarlet Restaurant Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical place to eat… The Merrymoor Inn 3.3 km Eat The Merrymoor Inn The Merrymoor Inn Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical place to eat… The Park Cafe 3.4 km Eat The Park Cafe The Park Cafe Mawgan Porth is a verified place to eat and drink in Mawgan Porth,… Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe 3.9 km Eat Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to eat…

See & do

Bedruthan Steps 1.1 km See Bedruthan Steps Bedruthan Steps Mawgan sits in Mawgan, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop… Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 2.7 km See Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Mawgan Porth is a verified attraction and things to do stop in… St. Eval Parish Church 2.9 km See St. Eval Parish Church Looking for St. Eval Parish Church Kestle? This attraction and things to do stop in Kestle,… Lanyon Quoit 3.6 km See Lanyon Quoit Lanyon Quoit Tremore sits in Tremore, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop… National Lobster Hatchery 3.7 km See National Lobster Hatchery National Lobster Hatchery Porthilly is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Porthilly, Cornwall,… Boobys Bay Beach 3.8 km See Boobys Bay Beach Boobys Bay Beach Trevose is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Trevose, Cornwall,…

Beaches nearby

Porthcothan Beach 1.4 km Beaches Porthcothan Beach Experience breathtaking clifftop vistas overlooking Porthcothan Bay, a truly inspiring coastal beauty spot near Talskiddy. Ideal… Trerathick 2 km Beaches Trerathick High Cove 2.1 km Beaches High Cove Fox Cove 2.5 km Beaches Fox Cove Pepper Cove 2.9 km Beaches Pepper Cove Mawgan Porth 3 km Beaches Mawgan Porth A quintessential Cornish beach near Mawgan Porth, perfect for surfing, family fun, and breathtaking coastal walks…

Shops & markets

Trerose Farm Shop 2.3 km Shop Trerose Farm Shop Trerose Farm Shop Talskiddy is a verified shop and retail stop in Talskiddy, Cornwall, listed on… Treveal Farm Shop 2.4 km Shop Treveal Farm Shop Treveal Farm Shop Bodmin sits in Bodmin, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for… The Cornish Hen 2.5 km Shop The Cornish Hen Looking for The Cornish Hen St. Issey? This shop and retail stop in St. Issey, Cornwall… Padstow Farm Shop 3.8 km Shop Padstow Farm Shop Looking for Padstow Farm Shop Parsons Pool? This shop and retail stop in Parsons Pool, Cornwall… Kernow Chocolate 3.9 km Shop Kernow Chocolate Looking for Kernow Chocolate Copthorne? This shop and retail stop in Copthorne, Cornwall is listed on… St Mawgan Post Office & Village Stores 4.4 km Shop St Mawgan Post Office & Village Stores St Mawgan Post Office & Village Stores is a verified shop and retail stop in St…

Places to stay

Carnewas Campsite (Late availability may apply, please check directly) 1.8 km Stay Carnewas Campsite (Late availability may apply, please check directly) Looking for Carnewas Campsite (Late availability may apply, please? This place to stay in Criggan, Cornwall… Tregoose Farm 2.2 km Stay Tregoose Farm Tregoose Farm Treburrick sits in Treburrick, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors exploring… The Glade Retreat 2.4 km Stay The Glade Retreat Looking for The Glade Retreat Treburrick? This place to stay in Treburrick, Cornwall is listed on… The Old School House 2.6 km Stay The Old School House The Old School House Treburrick is a verified place to stay in Treburrick, Cornwall, listed on… The Scarlet 2.9 km Stay The Scarlet The Scarlet Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors exploring… Bedruthan Hotel & Spa 2.9 km Stay Bedruthan Hotel & Spa Bedruthan Hotel & Spa Padstow is a verified place to stay in Padstow, Cornwall, listed on…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

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

🅿️ Parking

Park Head National Trust car park

🐕 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.