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World War II Fortification – The Driftwood Spars loop from Perranporth

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World War II Fortification – The Driftwood Spars loop from Perranporth

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World War II Fortification – The Driftwood Spars loop from Perranporth

02:31

8.60km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.54 km

Cligga Head Mine Shaft and Cliffs

Highlight • Historical Site

The section of the South West Coast Path here, which passes close by to Perrenporth Airfield, is super rugged. The coastline is ever so dramatic, with high sea cliffs, sea …

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2.72 km

View of the Coast from Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.75 km

Cliffs of Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

4.29 km

Jubilee Garden Rockery

Highlight • Structure

Amazing little garden with plenty of seating, great views, information signage and some memorabilia.

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4.32 km

Benches With View of Porthtowan Beach

Highlight • Beach

4.45 km

In this pub you get incredibly tasty fish and chips and of course delicious beer on tap. There are also very nice rooms to stay in, and you get a pot of fresh milk and delicious brownies as a welcome.

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8.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.95 km

969 m

833 m

342 m

268 m

229 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

898 m

770 m

658 m

406 m

314 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

23 %

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World War II Fortification – The Driftwood Spars loop from Perranporth

Cligga Head Mine Shaft and Cliffs

View of the Coast from Cornwall National Landscape