The majority of this trail runs along the South West Coast Path, following coastal and farmland footpaths that are uneven in places and can become muddy during wet weather. The route includes slopes, steps and unfenced cliff edges. Sturdy footwear is advi
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
8.2
Time
2 hours
Type
Coastal
Parking
Harlyn Bridge bus stop
About Walk to Trevose Head from the bus stop, North Cornwall
Allow about 2 hours for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Harlyn Bridge bus stop.
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
0.1 km
Eat
The Harlyn Inn
The Harlyn Inn Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
0.6 km
Eat
The Pig & Whistle
The Pig & Whistle Treburrick sits in Treburrick, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and…
1.3 km
Eat
The Trevose Inn
Looking for The Trevose Inn Padstow? This place to eat and drink in Padstow, Cornwall is…
1.3 km
Eat
The Cornish Arms
The Cornish Arms Porthcothan sits in Porthcothan, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
1.5 km
Eat
Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe
Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to eat…
1.5 km
Eat
Treramellion Farm Shop & Tea Room
Treramellion Farm Shop & Tea Room Porthcothan is a verified place to eat and drink in…
See & do
0.7 km
See
Porthcothan Coastal Path Access
Porthcothan Coastal Path Access sits in Porthcothan, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
1.1 km
See
Padstow Tidal Pool
Looking for Padstow Tidal Pool? This attraction and things to do stop in Padstow, Cornwall is…
1.1 km
See
National Lobster Hatchery
National Lobster Hatchery Padstow sits in Padstow, 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…
1.3 km
See
The Gaynor Arms (Coastal Pub with views)
The Gaynor Arms (Coastal Pub with views) Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical attraction…
1.5 km
See
Camel Trail (Padstow to Wadebridge Section)
Camel Trail (Padstow to Wadebridge Section) Porthilly is a verified attraction and things to do stop…
Beaches nearby
0.1 km
Beaches
Mother Ivey`s Bay
A stunning, sheltered bay with soft sand and clear turquoise waters, Mother Ivey's Bay is a…
0.2 km
Beaches
Mackerel Cove
0.2 km
Beaches
Harlyn Bay
Sheltered and beautiful, Harlyn Bay near St Merryn boasts soft sands and gentle waves, ideal for…
0.2 km
Beaches
Mother Ivy's Bay
0.4 km
Beaches
Booby's Bay
A beautiful beach near Abbot’s Hendra, Cornwall.
1 km
Beaches
Constantine Bay
Iconic golden sands and clear waters make Constantine Bay beach a surfer's paradise and a family…
Shops & markets
0.4 km
Shop
Padstow Farm Shop
Padstow Farm Shop Sladesbridge sits in Sladesbridge, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for…
0.6 km
Shop
The Crafty Corner
Looking for The Crafty Corner Porthcothan? This shop and retail stop in Porthcothan, Cornwall is listed…
0.6 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…
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
The Old Smithy
Looking for The Old Smithy Padstow? This shop and retail stop in Padstow, Cornwall is listed…
1.4 km
Shop
Trevone Farm Shop
Trevone Farm Shop Padstow is a verified shop and retail stop in Padstow, Cornwall, listed on…
Places to stay
0.1 km
Stay
Harlyn Cottage
Harlyn Cottage Padstow is a verified place to stay in Padstow, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk with…
0.1 km
Stay
Tredrea Cottage
Looking for Tredrea Cottage Padstow? This place to stay in Padstow, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.2 km
Stay
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
Looking for The Pig at Harlyn Bay Lesnewth? This place to stay in Lesnewth, Cornwall is…
0.2 km
Stay
Trevose Head Lighthouse Cottages
Trevose Head Lighthouse Cottages Porthcothan is a verified place to stay in Porthcothan, Cornwall, listed on…
0.5 km
Stay
The Metropole Hotel
The Metropole Hotel St Mawgan sits in St Mawgan, Cornwall — a practical place to stay…
0.6 km
Stay
Padstow Bed & Breakfast
Padstow Bed & Breakfast St Mawgan is a verified place to stay in St Mawgan, Cornwall,…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Padstow. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Harlyn Bridge bus stop
🐕 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.
- 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 →
- 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 King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). 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 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 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 →
