Lamorna loop from Mousehole — Cornwall

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Lamorna loop from Mousehole — Cornwall

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Lamorna loop from Mousehole — Cornwall

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8.43km

170m

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Embark on the Lamorna loop from Mousehole, a moderate 5.2-mile (8.4 km) hike that offers a diverse and challenging experience along the Cornish coast. With 550 feet (168 metres) of elevation gain and a typical duration of 2 hours and 21 minutes, this route takes you from the charming fishing…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cornwall AONB

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Start point

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2.86 km

Kemyel Crease Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Kemyel Crease Nature Reserve is a small, sheltered woodland that slopes down into the sea. Monterey pines and Monterey cypress grow in the woodland, and the reserve is rich in fungi, including the magnificent earth star fungus.

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4.24 km

Lamorna Cove

Highlight • Beach

Lamorna is about half way between Porthcurno and Penzance so is a good place to stop for lunch. There is a cafe with a good range of food and plenty …

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8.05 km

Mousehole Village and Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

The fishing village of Mousehole has narrow, bustling streets filled with small shops, galleries, restaurants, and cottages built from finely grained Lamorna granite. Dylan Thomas described the village as the …

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8.43 km

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Parking

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