View of Dunster Castle – Blue Anchor Bay loop from Dunster

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Dunster

View of Dunster Castle – Blue Anchor Bay loop from Dunster

Easy

5.0

(3)

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View of Dunster Castle – Blue Anchor Bay loop from Dunster

01:45

6.93km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

256 m

View of Dunster Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you like steam trains, wait for one to pass on this section of line in front of Dunster castle.

Tip by

1.35 km

Blue Anchor Bay

Highlight • Beach

Blue Anchor has a fantastic beach. Lots of places to stop for refreshments!

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Tip by

2.30 km

Driftwood Café

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice cafe, sit out front and watch the waves roll in

Tip by

2.31 km

Remains of Shipwreck on Blue Anchor Beach

Highlight • Beach

2.46 km

Penwith Tourist Information & Café

Highlight • Cafe

3.55 km

Beach

6.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

2.29 km

1.18 km

165 m

126 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.71 km

1.50 km

1.44 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

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View of Dunster Castle – Blue Anchor Bay loop from Dunster

View of Dunster Castle

Blue Anchor Bay

Driftwood Café

Remains of Shipwreck on Blue Anchor Beach

Penwith Tourist Information & Café

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