The route follows natural, grassy tracks and coastpaths which can be uneven in places. There are several sections that involve steps and the path can get muddy after heavy rain. Be aware of cliff edges and keep children and dogs supervised.
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
5.4
Time
2 h 30 min
Type
Coastal
Parking
Pentireglaze car park
About Pentire headland walk, North Cornwall
Allow about 2 h 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Pentireglaze car park.
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
0.9 km
Eat
The Waterfront
The Waterfront Polzeath is a verified place to eat and drink in Polzeath, Cornwall, listed on…
1.1 km
Eat
The Oystercatcher
The Oystercatcher Polzeath is a verified place to eat and drink in Polzeath, Cornwall, listed on…
3.2 km
Eat
The Pityme Inn
Looking for The Pityme Inn Polzeath? This place to eat and drink in Polzeath, Cornwall is…
3.4 km
Eat
The New Inn
The New Inn Polzeath sits in Polzeath, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
3.4 km
Eat
The King's Head Inn
Looking for The King’s Head Inn Trebetherick? This place to eat and drink in Trebetherick, Cornwall…
4.1 km
Eat
The Mariners
Looking for The Mariners Porthilly? This place to eat and drink in Porthilly, Cornwall is listed…
See & do
0.1 km
See
St. Enodoc Church
St. Enodoc Church Rock sits in Rock, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
0.4 km
See
St Endellion Church
St Endellion Church sits in Endellion, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop…
0.5 km
See
Rock Beach
Rock Beach Trebetherick sits in Trebetherick, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop…
0.6 km
See
The Old Mill Boatyard & Cafe
Looking for The Old Mill Boatyard & Cafe Trebetherick? This attraction and things to do stop…
1 km
See
Camel Estuary (Water Sports Activities)
Camel Estuary (Water Sports Activities) Rock is a verified attraction and things to do stop in…
1 km
See
Coastal Path (Rock to Polzeath Section)
Coastal Path (Rock to Polzeath Section) sits in Rock, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things…
Beaches nearby
0.1 km
Beaches
Pentire Haven
0.1 km
Beaches
Pentireglaze Haven
0.7 km
Beaches
Hayle Bay
Expansive golden sands perfect for families and surfers alike, Polzeath Beach offers breathtaking views of the…
1.5 km
Beaches
Greenaway Beach
A picturesque, sheltered cove accessible via a scenic coastal path from Polzeath. Greenaway Beach is perfect…
1.8 km
Beaches
Gully
2.1 km
Beaches
Jutty
Shops & markets
0.4 km
Shop
The Cornish Duck
The Cornish Duck Trebetherick is a verified shop and retail stop in Trebetherick, Cornwall, listed on…
1.4 km
Shop
Cornish Craft Cooperative
Looking for Cornish Craft Cooperative Daymer Bay? This shop and retail stop in Daymer Bay, Cornwall…
1.5 km
Shop
St. Enodoc Church Shop
St. Enodoc Church Shop Rock is a verified shop and retail stop in Rock, Cornwall, listed…
1.5 km
Shop
Trebetherick Farm Shop
Looking for Trebetherick Farm Shop Polzeath? This shop and retail stop in Polzeath, Cornwall is listed…
1.8 km
Shop
The Cornish Store
The Cornish Store Goldenbank is a verified shop and retail stop in Goldenbank, Cornwall, listed on…
1.9 km
Shop
Old Sawmills
Old Sawmills Parsons Pool sits in Parsons Pool, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop…
Places to stay
0.3 km
Stay
The Atlantic Guest House
The Atlantic Guest House Polzeath is a verified place to stay in Polzeath, Cornwall, listed on…
0.3 km
Stay
The Haven
Looking for The Haven Polzeath? This place to stay in Polzeath, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.4 km
Stay
Sea View House
Looking for Sea View House St Minver? This place to stay in St Minver, Cornwall is…
0.8 km
Stay
Oakhill House
Looking for Oakhill House Polzeath? This place to stay in Polzeath, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.8 km
Stay
The Green House
The Green House Polzeath sits in Polzeath, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…
0.9 km
Stay
The Pityme Inn
The Pityme Inn Rock sits in Rock, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Padstow. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Pentireglaze 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.
- Coastal Pentire and Baby Bay circular walk, North Cornwall Mostly moderate terrain, following inland farmland footpaths as well as the South West Coast Path, but with some steep sections. Surfaces can… Trail guide →
- Coastal Lundy Bay and Port Quin circular walk near Pentire, North Cornwall The walk mostly follows the South West Coast Path along coastal and inland footpaths with naturally uneven surfaces. It includes slopes, steps… Trail guide →
- Coastal Lundy Bay and Pentire walk, North Cornwall The trail mostly follows the South West Coast Path along coast and inland farmland footpaths. There is moderate terrain along natural, uneven… 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 →
- Coastal King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). 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 →
