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Three promontory forts south of Trethias Island

6 ha
WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Chough, Herring Gull, Oystercatcher +90 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Chough, Herring Gull, Oystercatcher +90 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Minotaur Beetle +10 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Minotaur Beetle +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 15: Padstow to Porthcothan)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 16: Porthcothan to Newquay)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to NewquayWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Park Head walk, North CornwallWalking route1.6 km

Park Head is an easy, level walk through grassland and fields to the clifftops with an occassional gate. It can get muddy in winter.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Carnewas bus route walking trail, North CornwallWalking route6.4 km

A majority of the trail follows the South West Coast Path, following coast and farmland footpaths. There is moderate terrain along natural, uneven surfaces and it can be muddy during wet weather. The route includes slopes, steps and and unfenced clifftop.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 1:30Local walking route
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route187 m
Named routeRef 323Length 187 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route795 m
Named routeRef 323Length 795 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route378 m
Named routeRef 323Length 378 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route980 m
Named routeRef 323Length 980 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 323Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Walking the coastpath at Pepper Cove south of Treyarnon

Walking the coastpath at Pepper Cove south of Treyarnon

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