Porth Kidney Sands – Carbis Bay Beach loop from Ludgvan

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Porth Kidney Sands – Carbis Bay Beach loop from Ludgvan

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Porth Kidney Sands – Carbis Bay Beach loop from Ludgvan

05:14

18.6km

370m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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5.16 km

Ann's Wood

Forest

5.90 km

St Uny's Church, Lelant

Highlight • Religious Site

The medieval St Uny's Church, Lelant, is entirely built of granite and is Grade I-listed. From the church, you experience breathtaking views over the Hayle Estuary and to Godrevy.

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6.52 km

View of Porthkidney Beach and Hayle

Highlight • Beach

This is one of the best sections of the walk, walking through the sand dunes with views of Pothkidney beach and the town of Hayle

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7.35 km

Porth Kidney Sands

Highlight • Beach

Porth Kidney Sands is usually significantly quieter than nearby St Ives and Carbis Bay. The beach is huge at low tide and is dog friendly too.

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7.95 km

View of Hayle Beach from the Cliff

Highlight • Beach

Just over the sea with beautiful views of the entire coast before Hayle. Small, covered, descent necessary, but the path is easy to find.

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8.60 km

View of Mawgan Porth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

the app doesn't give you the right information about the inclines very steep and off putting.

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8.66 km

Carbis Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

The white sand and clear waters of Carbis Bay Beach are sheltered from the big Atlantic seas so it makes for a tranquil beach, popular with swimmers. It is often …

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10.7 km

Steeple Woods

Forest

11.0 km

Knill's Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Knill's Monument is a commemoration to former mayor John Knill of the late 18th century. The monument was built by the well-known architect John Wood, who was the designer of …

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14.5 km

Trencrom Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

The magnificence of Trencrom Hill isn't necessarily its height, which only extends to 660 feet (200 m), but rather its positioning. Not far from the north Cornwall coastline, from the …

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