St Ives and Clodgy Point
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Walk directions
Starting at the library, walk north, past a Co-op supermarket, and bear right. Pass left in front of the parish church and continue ahead on a narrow shopping street full of small independent shops and eateries. Follow along to the beach. Walk along the harbourfront towards Smeaton’s Pier. Just before the pier entrance, turn left, signed to ‘St Ives Museum’. Where the road bends, keep straight on into Wheal Dream. Turn right past St Ives Museum, then follow a walkway to Porthgwidden Beach.
Cross the car park above the beach and climb to the National Coastwatch lookout. Go down steps behind the building at the back of the lookout, then follow a footway to Porthmeor Beach. Go along the beach. At the beach end, go up to the car park. (The Tate St Ives is just down the road to the left.)
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Additional information
Terrain
- Coastal path, can be quite rocky; field paths; many stiles
Landscape
- Very scenic coast and small inland fields
Dog friendliness
- Dogs on lead through grazed areas; no dogs on beaches Easter Sunday to 1 October
Parking
- Barnoon car park, near the Tate St Ives
Toilets en route
- Dove Street near start of walk, Smeaton's Pier, Porthgwidden Beach and Porthmeor Beach
About the walk
In the days before modern transport, the scenic road from St Ives to St Just, along the north coast of the Land's End peninsula, was no more than a rough track used for carrying heavier loads by cart and wagon, horse or donkey. Even before this track evolved people travelled more easily on foot...
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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.
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9 Fernlea Court
Apartment 9 Fernlea Court is spacious and light, with a nice relaxed contemporary feel. It enjoys panoramic views of the town, harbour, beach, and Atlantic ocean from the double french ...
Apartment 9 Fernlea Court
Apartment 9 Fernlea Court is spacious and light, with a nice relaxed contemporary feel. It enjoys panoramic views of the town, harbour, beach, and Atlantic ocean from the double french ...
Henry's
Situated above Porthminster Beach with stunning views overlooking the beautiful waters of St Ives Bay, 27 The Terrace is a Georgian property offering elegant and sumptuous en suite bedr...
No. 27 The Terrace
The Terrace has large windows with panoramic views over Porthminster beach and St Ives Bay to Godrevy lighthouse. The bedrooms are equipped with super king or twin beds, there's a conte...
The Point
So popular is the St Ives area, it’s no wonder people choose to holiday in Carbis Bay, many in prestigious Gallinas Point. It’s here you’ll find this south-facing, ground-floor apartmen...
The Point
So popular is the St Ives area, it’s no wonder people choose to holiday in Carbis Bay, many in prestigious Gallinas Point. It’s here you’ll find this south-facing, ground-floor apartmen...
Tides
The sunny character of Tides, a tasteful ground-floor apartment, is just one of its many plus points. Take, for example, the sociable nature of the open kitchen, the Italian-style bathr...
Tides Apartment
The sunny character of Tides, a tasteful ground-floor apartment, is just one of its many plus points. Take, for example, the sociable nature of the open kitchen, the Italian-style bathr...
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