Porthcurno circular walk
Savour expansive sea views, Second World War defences and landmarks from the UK's communications history on this gentle circular walk along the Cornish coast.
Total steps: 5
Total steps: 5
Start point
Porthcurno car park, Cornwall TR19 6JX. Grid ref: SW384225.
Step 1
From the car park at Porthcurno, head seaward down the footpath to a junction with a granite signpost.
Step 2
Turn left at the waymark, signed to Penberth, and follow the path up the hill.
Step 3
At the granite stile, turn right towards the coast.
Step 4
When you get to the pill box, turn right inland and stop to take in the views of the world-famous Minack open-air theatre built into the opposite cliff.
Step 5
At the bottom of the hill, near to the Porthcurno relay hut, turn right onto the track and return to the car park.
End point
Porthcurno car park, Cornwall TR19 6JX. Grid ref: SW384225
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