Trevose Head circular walk

This walking trail circles Trevose Head, beginning in the scenic car park at the far tip of the headland. The route primarily follows the South West Coast Path and passes by Trevose Lighthouse and Padstow Lifeboat Station (neither National Trust). On a clear day you can see along many miles of coast towards the headlands of west Cornwall.
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Trevose HeadStart point
Trevose Head scenic car park. Grid ref: SW 85138 76309Trail information
*A relatively flat walk but with some gradients and uneven terrain. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**The trail is along naturally surfaced paths and there are some kissing gates along the route. There is a point where the path becomes rocks to cross a narrow stream.
***Dogs on leads are welcome. For further details, please see section marked Facilities.
Beware of round hole and cliff edges
Watch out for the huge round hole on the cliffs near the scenic car park and stay away from the edge of the cliff top.
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