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.
Total stages: 5
Total stages: 5
Start point
Trevose Head scenic car park. Grid ref: SW 85138 76309
Stage 1
Turn left out of car park as you look out to sea and follow the South West Coast Path (SWCP) in the direction of Constantine.
Stage 2
You will cross a small stream/ford and when you come to a stone wall turn left and follow the path inland towards the summer car park. You can also park here from Easter to October and do the walk from this point.
View from Trevose Head across Booby's Bay towards Constantine Island | © National Trust Images/Sue Brackenbury Stage 3
When you reach the field car park follow the vehicle track straight ahead and cross the road. Be aware of passing vehicles. Continue through the kissing gate and continue along the footpath until it rejoins the SWCP on the Harlyn side of the headland.
A skylark foraging in coastal grassland | © National Trust Images / Nick Upton Stage 4
When you reach the SWCP at Mother Ivey’s Bay, turn left (so the sea is on your right). Keep following the SWCP until you come to the access road for the lifeboard station.
Stage 5
Cross the road and pick up the SWCP again as it continues around the edge of the headland. You'll pass the Trevose Head Lighthouse (owned by Trinity House), before reaching a disused quarry and Dinas Head and are now back at the beginning.
Lighthouse at Trevose Head | © National Trust Images/Hugh Mothersole End point
Trevose Head scenic car park. Grid ref: SW 85138 76309
Trail map
Trevose Head circular walk map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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