Pentargon Cliff and Waterfall – Bridge over the River Valency loop from River Valency

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Pentargon Cliff and Waterfall – Bridge over the River Valency loop from River Valency

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runners

Pentargon Cliff and Waterfall – Bridge over the River Valency loop from River Valency

01:26

11.2km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Path Along the River Valency

Highlight • Trail

This path runs alongside the River Valency. The wooded valley is really beautiful and has a totally different feel to the coast path.

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Pentargon Cliff and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

If you walk a short while on the South Coast Path from Boscastle Harbour to the north, you come to Pentargon Cliff and beautiful Pentargon Waterfall. The waterfall is best …

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Café at Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Cafe

Open 9-5, to refuel if you haven't got your flask or snacks ready and with the view you can't get away from.

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10.0 km

River Valency at Boscastle

Highlight • Natural

Valency is a short river with many small tributaries. After passing Lesnewth it cuts a valley before entering the sea at the harbor at Boscastle village. One of its tributaries …

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10.1 km

Bridge over the River Valency

Highlight • River

Good connection to the parking lot

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10.3 km

Boscastle Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Boscastle is a beautiful village and 100 years ago was the only harbour along a 40 mile stretch of the Cornish coast. It was an incredible busy port as until …

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10.4 km

Boscastle Harbour

Highlight • River

Boscastle is a beautiful village and 100 years ago was the only harbour along a 40 mile stretch of the Cornish coast. It was an incredible busy port as until …

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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