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Getting here
50.59327, -4.92080
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Stonechat
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Stonechat
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Stonechat, Linnet +57 more · last seen 2026; Coastal cliffs — seabirds and cliff-nesting species
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Stonechat, Linnet +57 more · last seen 2026; Maritime cliff and slope priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Broad Centurion, Great Green Bush-cricket, Swollen-thighed Beetle +15 more · last seen 2025
Hiking
Strong match
Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay; Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South West Coast Path (Section 14: Port Isaac to Padstow)Walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 15: Padstow to Porthcothan)Walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to NewquayWalking route
Pentire headland walk, North CornwallWalking route5.4 km
The route follows natural, grassy tracks and coastpaths which can be uneven in places. There are several sections that involve steps and the path can get muddy after heavy rain. Be aware of cliff edges and keep children and dogs supervised.
Pentire and Baby Bay circular walk, North CornwallWalking route5.1 km
Mostly moderate terrain, following inland farmland footpaths as well as the South West Coast Path, but with some steep sections. Surfaces can be uneven or muddy and sturdy footwear is advised.
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