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Holywell to Crantock

Holywell to Crantock

A circular walk from Holywell Bay past the remarkable sacred spring and along the coast to the sandy beaches of Porth Joke and Crantock, returning via the dunes of the Cubert Common nature conservation area.

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A circular walk from Holywell Bay past the remarkable sacred spring and along the coast to the sandy beaches of Porth Joke and Crantock, returning via the dunes of the Cubert Common nature conservation area.

Highlights

  • The Holy Well - an amazing natural series of basins created from dissolved minerals
  • Spectacular display of poppies and corn marigolds in June
  • Panoramic views of the rugged coastline from the coast path, including a blowhole at Crantock
  • Golden, sandy beaches at Holywell Bay, Porth Joke and Crantock
  • Wildlife along the coast and on the dunes of Cubert Common
  • Pubs at Holywell and the historic Bowgie Inn at Crantock

Considerations

  • As you leave the beach at Holywell Bay, the uphill path to the Kelseys is on soft sand.
  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 104
  • Distance: 4.9 miles/7.9 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended footwear: Walking boots, trainers in summer
  • No stiles: ✓
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

Location

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Bowgie Inn
  • The Treguth Inn

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.39) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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