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South West England

Porthminster Beach – St Ives Harbour loop from St Ives

Running trails & routes

South West England

Porthminster Beach – St Ives Harbour loop from St Ives

Moderate

4.3

(3)

196

runners

Porthminster Beach – St Ives Harbour loop from St Ives

00:49

7.25km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

157 m

Porthminster Beach

Highlight • Beach

With golden sands, clear waters, palm trees blowing in the breeze and one of the warmest climates in Britain, you can easily forget you’re in England at Porthminster Beach. The …

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2

707 m

St Ives War Memorial and Memorial Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Behind the memorial are the memorial gardens, a peaceful refuge on a busy day in the town

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3

1.58 km

St Ives Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

The picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town of St Ives is a real gem on the Cornish coastline. With distinctive cobbled streets — lined with independent shops, traditional eateries and …

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4

3.55 km

Hellesveor Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

The stretch of coast west of St. Ives is full of rugged Cornish gems, including Hellesveor Cliff. Its proximity to the hustle and bustle of St Ives makes it the ideal place to escape for a clifftop run.

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5

4.50 km

Man's Head Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Man’s Head is a rocky outcrop that, as you may expect, bears a striking resemblance to a man’s head, especially from the seaward side. As well as quirky geology, you …

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6

5.60 km

Porthmeor Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely Spot for a Sundowner Run - and probably some Drinks (after Run…).

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7

5.96 km

Porthgwidden Beach

Highlight • Cafe

Great secluded beach, nice cafe and the most tame sparrows ever

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B

7.25 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.25 km

2.09 km

1.29 km

1.02 km

552 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

1.11 km

831 m

351 m

291 m

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