Polzeath to St Enodoc Church circular walk

Polzeath to St Enodoc Church

A circular walk along the coast from Polzeath past a number of small coves to the vast sandy beach at Daymer Bay, returning through the dunes past St Enodoc Church which was once so deeply buried in the sand that entrance for services was through the roof.

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either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

A circular walk along the coast from Polzeath past a number of small coves to the vast sandy beach at Daymer Bay, returning through the dunes past St Enodoc Church which was once so deeply buried in the sand that entrance for services was through the roof.

Highlights

  • Golden, sandy beaches at Polzeath, Broadagogue Cove and Daymer Bay
  • Panoramic views across Polzeath beach and Hayle Bay
  • Surreal purple-and-green-striped rocks and remains of shipwrecks around Trebetherick Point
  • Panoramic views along Daymer Bay and across the Camel Estuary to Stepper Point
  • St Enodoc Church - burial place of Sir John Betjeman and itself once buried in the dunes
  • Rolling countryside around Trebetherick and Roserrow with views of Pentire Point

Considerations

  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 106
  • Distance: 3.7 miles/6 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy
  • Recommended footwear: walking shoes, or trainers in summer
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

Location

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Oystercatcher

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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