Polzeath Beach – The Rumps (Iron Age fort) loop from Polzeath

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Polzeath Beach – The Rumps (Iron Age fort) loop from Polzeath

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Polzeath Beach – The Rumps (Iron Age fort) loop from Polzeath

02:25

8.76km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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449 m

Polzeath Beach

Highlight • Beach

With soft and golden sands, clean and calm waters, a laid-back surfer vibe, and beauty in every direction, Polzeath Beach is a great place for relaxation, swimming and having fun. …

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1.20 km

Pentireglaze Haven

Highlight • Beach

This is a secluded little beach off the main beach in Polzeath. It is normally quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the main beach. It is great for long beach walks at low tide.

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2.91 km

Stone Bench With View of the Atlantic Ocean

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.53 km

Bluebells and View of The Rumps

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.38 km

The Rumps (Iron Age fort)

Highlight • Historical Site

From the Iron Age fort on Rumps Point, you can see the offshore rocks, which are known as Sevensouls and the Mouls, and can see for miles out into the …

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5.73 km

View from Pentire Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great view spot of the whole section of coast. It is elevated and gives wonderful panoramic views of the area and Newland Island. It is about a …

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7.57 km

Polzeath Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a little coffee at the beach

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8.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

1.37 km

1.07 km

412 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

1.34 km

706 m

326 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

14°C

10°C

64 %

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Comments

June 22, 2026,View from Pentire Point – View of Polzeath loop from Polzeath

It was an absolutely lovely walk this evening after a really mixed bag of weather today. It turned out lovely in the end, so I picked a shortish walk. Literally, on the doorstep of the caravan park, it was breathtakingly beautiful all the way round with lots of bird and insect life. Gorgeous 😍

September 8, 2023,Pentire / Pentire Point (ab Pentireglaze bei Wadebridge)

A very nice little tour. I had very British weather today. But you can imagine how wonderful it must be when the weather is clear.
Tip: Parking fees only apply until 5:30 p.m. So don't put too many coins in the machine ;-)
Tip: Combine this excursion with a detour to Port Isaac. When the weather is clear, it's packed, …

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