The Cliff Walks

The cliff walks of the St Agnes area offer a wonderful route of discovery through mine ruins, valleys and woodland and along beaches. Whether you prefer a challenging walk or just a gentle stroll, there's an unspoiled landscape waiting for you to explore. From St Agnes, the Coast Path heads west toward Porthtowan or east toward Perranporth.

Trevaunance Cove to Porthtowan - Approx. 2hrs

Beginning at Trevaunance Cove (Grid Ref. SW 721516), where there are refreshments and ample parking, walk out past Trevaunance Point and onto the cliff tops.

It is approximately 45 minutes to St Agnes Head, (Grid Ref. SW 698515) where there is also plenty of parking. Continue west past Wheal Coates engine house - with beautiful views of the Beacon, Chapel Porth and the coastline to St Ives, an outstanding photo opportunity.

If you're feeling tired by the time you reach Chapel Porth (Grid Ref. SW697495), there is a superb Beach Café offering a mouth-watering range of refreshments to get you fully energized and back on your way up the cliffs towards Porthtowan (Grid Ref. SW 693479), 30 minutes away.

At Porthtowan there are a number of shops and plenty of parking. If you're still not tired, you can continue along the cliffs to the far side of Porthtowan toward Portreath, if you don't mind the walk back!

The Ordnance Survey 'Explorer 104' Redruth & St Agnes is an ideal companion for the area.

The walks offer the opportunity to observe a range of wildlife and an array beautiful flowers and heathers, and if you're lucky, some passing dolphins or seals.

The Ordnance Survey "Explorer 104" Redruth & St Agnes an ideal companion for the area.

You will be accompanied by an array of wildlife and beautiful flowers and heathers, and if you're lucky you may spot some passing Dolphins or Seals.