Porth circular coast and woodland walk
Enjoy this circular walk along the coastal path at Porth, Roseland, taking you through farmland and the Bohortha hamlet, before returning through woodland along the estuary. With plenty of wildlife to spot and far-reaching views, there's something to see throughout the year along this route.
Follow the waymarkers
Follow the pink arrow waymarkers to find your way along this route.
Total steps: 10
Total steps: 10
Start point
Porth car park, TR2 5EX.
Step 1
From the car park, head towards the café and toilets to find the first arrow waymarker, directing you towards Towan beach.
Step 2
When the path splits at the beach, turn right, keeping the sea on your left. Walk along the low sandy cliff overlooking Towan beach.
Step 3
Eventually you will reach a wooden gate onto Killigerran Head. Continue along the coastal path until you reach a pink waymarker pointing right. The track leads away from the sea, up through fields (often with grazing cattle), to a gate in the hedge.
Step 4
Once through the gate, there is a short section of road. Turn right, walk carefully along the lane and look out for a pink arrow waymarker. You will bear left into the hamlet of Bohortha.
Step 5
Continue uphill through Bohortha and follow the green winding lane (sometimes muddy) out of the hamlet.
Step 6
The lane takes you out to farm fields. Follow the pink waymarker left, go through the wooden gate, and follow the path down the hill, with the hedge on your right and arable field on your left.
Step 7
Cross over the stone stile and follow the path by the hedge line to a wooden gate, leading into the woodland.
Step 8
Carry on downhill through the trees and down the steps, where views of the river will open up on your left. Pass through a break in the hedgerow and a stone stile on your left. Here you can take a detour to the foreshore if you wish.
Step 9
Follow the woodland route, as it gradually takes you north along the Percuil River with views across to Percuil and St Mawes. The path winds its way up and down along the edge of Froe Creek, with views through the trees to Pelyn cottage.
Step 10
Follow the path out of the woods and back to the car park where you started.
End point
Porth car park, TR2 5EX.
Trail map
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