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St. Austell Bay

Charlestown Harbour – Charlestown Harbour loop from Charlestown

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
St. Austell Bay

Charlestown Harbour – Charlestown Harbour loop from Charlestown

Moderate

4.3

(4)

61

hikers

Charlestown Harbour – Charlestown Harbour loop from Charlestown

02:39

9.87km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

108 m

Charlestown Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Charlestown is an unspoilt Georgian harbour used frequently as a filming location as it is so unchanged by time. It features in Poldark, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Eagle has …

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2

234 m

The Shipwreck Treasure Museum holds over 8,000 finds from 100 wrecks. It's an interesting place with information about the wrecks, finds, divers and explorers. They also have exhibitions, for 2023 it's the Shackleton’s Experience.

Paid entry, open daily from 10am.

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3

1.18 km

Visit the National Coastwatch and enjoy fine views over St.Austell Bay from the bench.

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4

4.35 km

Polridmouth Beach

Highlight • Trail

Polridmouth Beach is a quiet, sheltered cove, featuring two sandy beaches that are separated by a low rocky outcrop at high tide but join together at low tide.

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5

4.64 km

Spit Point

Highlight • Beach

6

5.08 km

Secluded Beach Near Par

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

5.48 km

Coastal Path East of Carlyon Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a stunning section of coastline, easily accessible from Carylon Bay. There are bays, coves, beaches and exceptional views across the Channel.

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8

9.77 km

Charlestown Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Charlestown is the last open 18th-century Georgian harbour in the UK and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you explore this Grade II-listed harbour, you can …

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9.87 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.93 km

3.46 km

1.15 km

148 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

2.92 km

1.41 km

368 m

290 m

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Saturday 5 September

21°C

15°C

2 %

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