Looking across the small stream & beach at Church Cove out to sea — Gunwalloe Church Cove | © Katie Reynolds

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Gunwalloe little legs walk

Enjoy a family-friendly circular walk around Gunwalloe, perfect for little legs, taking in two rugged coves, impressive views and a medieval church, with the option for hot drinks and ice cream available at the kiosk.

Beware cliff edges

Stay away from the edge of cliff tops

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Total steps: 6

Start point

Gunwalloe car park, postcode TR12 7QE or what3words:///shook.bonus.choppy , Grid ref: SW 65973 20782

Step 1

Staring at Gunwalloe car park, take the short footpath near the hut and follow the road to the dead end.

Step 2

Take the path on the right, passing directly past Dollar Cove.

Looking across Dollar Cove which is mostly sandy with large boulders — Dollar Cove at Gunwalloe | © Katie Reynolds

Step 3

Leaving the main path, follow the footpath leading from the end of Dollar Cove and walk the short trail up to the summit of Castle Mound.

Step 4

From the top of the mound, follow the path back down towards the church.

Winwaloe Church

Also called the Church of the Storms, the medieval churchyard of St Winwaloe is the final resting place of many shipwrecked sailors and war time pilots. The church tower ages back to the thirteenth century while the church was gradually built over the following two centuries. The barrel-valued roof was made of timber from the St Anthony, a treasure ship belonging to King John III of Portugal, wrecked nearby in 1527, but human settlements on the mound date back as far as the Bronze Age.

Step 5

Join the main path again & pass the church on your right side heading directly to Church Cove.

Step 6

Complete the walking loop by returning via the sandy path through the grassy dunes. The path will become the tarmac road which leads back to the start.