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Coverack to Coventry

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"An intriguing walk along the coast path leads inland to a remarkable sculpture garden."

Walk directions

Join the coastal footpath at the inner corner of the car park at Dolor Point and follow the path above a rocky beach. Pass behind a house and go right, up steep stone steps. Follow the path past several benches to reach the road.

Turn left. In a few paces leave the road, and go straight ahead along a surfaced path to the left of an old Wesleyan chapel. Pass in front of a row of cottages. At the first junction leave the surfaced path and take the left-hand path, signed ‘Coast Path Kennack Sands’. Keep left at a junction by a stone bench.

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Location

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Additional information

Terrain - Woodland and coastal paths, roads

Landscape - A complex coastal area of rocky pinnacles and wooded hinterland

Dog friendliness - Off lead but under control near houses

Parking - Small car park at Dolor Point, or a main car park at the entrance to Coverack, coming from Helston on the B3294

Toilets en route - By main car park and before The Paris Hotel

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About the walk

Coverack may seem well protected from Cornwall’s westerly storms by its east-facing location and the protective bulwarks of Lizard Head and the nearby Black Head. This can be a stormy place, however, and an enduring reminder of this is the name of the village’s famous Paris Hotel, named after a...

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About the area

Cornwall has just about everything – wild moorland landscapes, glorious river valley scenery, picturesque villages and miles of breathtaking coastline. Known for its popular surfing spots, the region provides ample opportunities for water sport enthusiasts, and for those who prefer to stay on land, visitor attractions like the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan offer a lovely day out.

Route details

Difficulty:

Medium

Gradient:

Moderate

Distance:

2 miles (3.2kms)

Ascent:

390ft (119m)

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Coverack to Coventry

Recommended by

Our view

"An intriguing walk along the coast path leads inland to a remarkable sculpture garden."

Walk details

Difficulty:

Medium

Gradient:

Moderate

Distance:

2 miles (3.2kms)

Ascent:

390ft (119m)

Walk directions

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At a junction of paths, turn sharp left to explore Chynhalls Point. Bear right at a fork to reach the summit before dropping down on a narrow and steep path the other side. Fork left just after the summit to follow a path that contours anti-clockwise around the headland, passing a row of rusting fence posts and returning to the junction at waypoint 3. Carry straight on up the hill. At a junction of paths, turn left up some steps.

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At the top of the steps bear right on a lane to pass some cottages and shortly after turn left along a footpath signed ‘Sculpture Park’. Cross a stream and keep right. The Terence Coventry Sculpture Park extends over ground on both sides of the path, so have a good wander around both the upper and lower sections of this unusual attraction. Afterwards, retrace your steps to the road and turn left.

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Turn right at a footpath by two sturdy granite gateposts. Follow this down as it dives beneath wind-sculpted hawthorns down steps and back to the signpost for Kennack Sands, as seen earlier. Continue forward to retrace your steps to the car park.

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Location

Starting point

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Additional information

Terrain - Woodland and coastal paths, roads

Landscape - A complex coastal area of rocky pinnacles and wooded hinterland

Dog friendliness - Off lead but under control near houses

Parking - Small car park at Dolor Point, or a main car park at the entrance to Coverack, coming from Helston on the B3294

Toilets en route - By main car park and before The Paris Hotel

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