View of Portheras Cove – Bosigran Castle loop from Morvah

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View of Portheras Cove – Bosigran Castle loop from Morvah

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View of Portheras Cove – Bosigran Castle loop from Morvah

06:31

22.8km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13 m

Carn Galver Mine

Highlight • Monument

Situated right next to the road, Carn Calver Mine is an ideal accessible place to get up close to Cornwall's industrial past.

The mine was operational for only 20 years with only 150 tons of tin produced. The two ruins closest to the road are engine houses. The wall of the chimneyed building was destroyed to fill in the mine when it closed. The Count House, off to the north from the car park, is now used by Bosigran Climbing Club to store their equipment.

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1.11 km

Travean Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of a small bay with the opportunity to watch some climbers working on the rock faces.

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3.97 km

View of Portheras Cove

Highlight • Beach

Stunning views over the sea and Portheras Cove. This is the wildest and possibly the most beautiful stretch of the coast around the Land's End peninsula.

A ship ran aground on the beach in 1963. Sharp pieces of wreckage meant that the area was dangerous for beachgoers. The wreck was cleared up in 2004.

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4.52 km

View of Portheras Cove

Highlight • Beach

Walking along the coast path it is hard to resist the lure of the stunning white sand of Portheras Cove. You can take a small trail down to explore the beach, owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. Look out for seals who are often spotted in the water.

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6.85 km

Ruins

12.1 km

Treen Cove Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Sometimes known as Gunard's Head Beach, Treen Cove is accessed by a rocky scramble, worth it if you sure footed.

Its quiet golden sands are uncovered at low tide and its a wonderful place for a swim in Cornwall's famed turquoise waters. Dogs are allowed on the beach here at all times so it makes for a great mid-hike stop if you're with a four legged friend.

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14.6 km

Pendour Cove

Highlight • Natural

Looking out over Pendour Cove, you experience a wonderful view towards the distinctive headland of Gurnard's head. This cove is also known as Mermaid’s Cove and legend has it that if you sit above the at sunset on a fine summer evening you might hear the singing of Matthew Trewella, a man from nearby Zennor, who fell in love with a mermaid and followed her out to sea.

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15.5 km

The Tinners Arms

Highlight • Pub

Quaint pub with pattering fire in the guest room. Meets every England cliche. ;)

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22.2 km

Bosigran Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a mysterious Iron Age site. The castle remains are a long wall built above steep cliffs. There is no evidence of the site being occupied and there are no defense ditches. Its purpose is unknown.

If you edge closer to the sea, there is a logan stone, a granite rock which sways when pushed upwards or if you are brave enough, if you stand on it.

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22.8 km

End point

Parking

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