A relatively flat walk but with some gradients and uneven terrain.The trail is along naturally surfaced paths and there are some kissing gates along the route.
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
3.2
Time
1 hour
Type
Inland
Parking
Trevose Head scenic car park
About Trevose Head circular walk, North Cornwall
Allow about 1 hour for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Trevose Head scenic 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
1.5 km
Eat
The Pig & Whistle
The Pig & Whistle Treburrick sits in Treburrick, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and…
1.6 km
Eat
The Trevose Inn
Looking for The Trevose Inn Padstow? This place to eat and drink in Padstow, Cornwall is…
1.6 km
Eat
Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe
Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to eat…
2 km
Eat
The Harlyn Inn
The Harlyn Inn Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
3 km
Eat
The Farmers Arms
Looking for The Farmers Arms Tredrizzick? This place to eat and drink in Tredrizzick, Cornwall is…
3.2 km
Eat
The Cornish Arms
The Cornish Arms Porthcothan sits in Porthcothan, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
See & do
0.8 km
See
Porthcothan Coastal Path Access
Porthcothan Coastal Path Access sits in Porthcothan, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
1.3 km
See
St Merryn village
St Merryn village Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
1.4 km
See
Camel Trail (Padstow to Wadebridge Section)
Camel Trail (Padstow to Wadebridge Section) Porthilly is a verified attraction and things to do stop…
1.4 km
See
St. Petroc's Church, Padstow
St. Petroc’s Church, Padstow Porthilly sits in Porthilly, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to…
1.5 km
See
Boobys Bay Beach
Boobys Bay Beach Trevose is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Trevose, Cornwall,…
1.5 km
See
National Lobster Hatchery
National Lobster Hatchery Porthilly is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Porthilly, Cornwall,…
Beaches nearby
0.2 km
Beaches
Mackerel Cove
0.3 km
Beaches
Booby's Bay
A beautiful beach near Abbot’s Hendra, Cornwall.
0.3 km
Beaches
Mother Ivy's Bay
0.5 km
Beaches
Mother Ivey`s Bay
A stunning, sheltered bay with soft sand and clear turquoise waters, Mother Ivey's Bay is a…
1 km
Beaches
Constantine Bay
Iconic golden sands and clear waters make Constantine Bay beach a surfer's paradise and a family…
1.8 km
Beaches
Treyarnon Beach
Known for its dramatic rock formations and stunning views, Treyarnon Bay offers a picturesque escape. Explore…
Shops & markets
1.3 km
Shop
Padstow Farm Shop
Looking for Padstow Farm Shop Parsons Pool? This shop and retail stop in Parsons Pool, Cornwall…
1.4 km
Shop
Padstow Farm Shop
Padstow Farm Shop Sladesbridge sits in Sladesbridge, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for…
1.7 km
Shop
The Crafty Corner
Looking for The Crafty Corner Porthcothan? This shop and retail stop in Porthcothan, Cornwall is listed…
1.7 km
Shop
St Merryn village shop (often referred to locally as "The Village Shop")
St Merryn village shop (often referred to locally as “The is a verified shop and retail…
3.2 km
Shop
Treweather Farm Shop
Looking for Treweather Farm Shop Sladesbridge? This shop and retail stop in Sladesbridge, Cornwall is listed…
3.4 km
Shop
The Old Smithy
Looking for The Old Smithy Padstow? This shop and retail stop in Padstow, Cornwall is listed…
Places to stay
0.2 km
Stay
Trevose Head Lighthouse Cottages
Trevose Head Lighthouse Cottages Porthcothan is a verified place to stay in Porthcothan, Cornwall, listed on…
1.1 km
Stay
The Waterfront Pub & Seafood Restaurant
The Waterfront Pub & Seafood Restaurant Porthilly is a verified place to stay in Porthilly, Cornwall,…
1.4 km
Stay
Trevose Golf & Country Club - Accommodation
Looking for Trevose Golf & Country Club – Accommodation Daymer Bay? This place to stay in…
1.5 km
Stay
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
The Pig at Harlyn Bay Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical place…
1.8 km
Stay
The Metropole Hotel
The Metropole Hotel St Mawgan sits in St Mawgan, Cornwall — a practical place to stay…
1.9 km
Stay
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
Looking for The Pig at Harlyn Bay Lesnewth? This place to stay in Lesnewth, Cornwall is…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Padstow. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Trevose Head scenic car park
🐕 Dogs
Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.
⛰️ Safety
Paths can be muddy and uneven after rain. Wear suitable footwear and let someone know your route on longer walks.
More walks nearby
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
- 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 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 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 King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). Trail guide →
- 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 Carnewas bus route walking trail, North Cornwall A majority of the trail follows the South West Coast Path, following coast and farmland footpaths. There is moderate terrain along natural,… Trail guide →
