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Porth Joke Beach – Holywell Cave loop from Crantock

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Porth Joke Beach – Holywell Cave loop from Crantock

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4.8

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430

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Porth Joke Beach – Holywell Cave loop from Crantock

02:15

8.27km

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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671 m

View of Porth Joke Beach

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It's a great place to have a picnic and enjoy the sun. Warm turquoise water and a few seals in the sea.

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830 m

Porth Joke Beach

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idyllic beach without much tourism. The view invites you to take a long break.

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1.09 km

Beautiful Cove

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Dream with a view of the sea. Here you will find a beautiful bay with a small beach.

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2.21 km

View of Seal Island

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There is a sign near the cliff, you can get to the edge to the left of the sign on a rock where you get the best views. Take extra care as there is no railing.

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2.83 km

View of Holywell Bay and the Gull Rocks

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The views across Holywell Bay onto Holywell Beach are gorgeous from here, here being the west side of Kelsey Head. This wide and popular sandy beach backs onto grassy, sandy dunes bordered by rugged headlands and the rocky islands of Carter’s or Gull Rocks. It is often said that if you are in Holywell Bay on sunny days, you might as well be in paradise.

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3.55 km

Holywell Beach

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4.24 km

Holywell Bay Dunes

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Here you will find a great dune landscape, through which a path with beautiful plants leads.

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5.75 km

Holywell Cave

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At low tide, you can find Holywell Cave under the southern cliffs of Kelsey Head. Whilst the cave entrance from the beach does not seem very large, if you follow the steps inside, the cave soon opens up to reveal a colourful ceiling and limestone pools. Ensure you wear sturdy shoes to explore the cave and a torch is recommended. If you’re tall, watch your head!

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8.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

1.64 km

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

930 m

375 m

175 m

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 30 June

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Porth Joke Beach – Holywell Cave loop from Crantock

View of Porth Joke Beach

Porth Joke Beach

Beautiful Cove

View of Seal Island

View of Holywell Bay and the Gull Rocks

Holywell Beach

Holywell Bay Dunes

Holywell Cave

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