St Agnes Head Lookout Loop

Enjoy a short stretch of the South West Coast Path around St Agnes Head. Here you can wander across one of the largest heaths in Cornwall, hunt for signs of a Second World War army camp, and gaze out to sea to try and spot diving gannets and dolphins. This trail also passes by a National Coastwatch lookout station, where volunteers monitor sea conditions and keep an eye out for ships in distress. It is open year round, and visitors are welcome to pop in for a chat.
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St Agnes HeadStart point
St Agnes Head main car park, grid ref: SW699513Trail information
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White Rocks to St Agnes Beacon loop
Follow this gentle stretch of South West Coast Path from St Agnes Head to the disused mine at Wheal Coates. Loop back inland and climb to the summit of St Agnes Beacon for far-reaching views over the North Cornwall coast before heading back to the starting point.
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St Agnes Head, Off Beacon Drive, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0NU
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